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AV53 JVC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,788 mi
Last recorded169,788 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 JVC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 169,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing rusted

Fail 8 Oct 2020 169,758 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 160,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower ball joint slight lift

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills getting poor

Pass 9 Oct 2018 148,286 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 148,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 134,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion back of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 134,730 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel sill (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion back of sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 122,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings (2.4.A.3)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 111,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight leak from oil cooler

Pass 13 Sep 2014 102,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 91,733 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 49,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?

Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,178
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
114,900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 75,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,833
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,460
Registration plate lamp not working 28,647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28,630
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AV53 JVC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 100,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 75,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 JVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV53 JVC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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