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AY53 LBX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,954 mi
Last recorded134,954 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 134,954 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner to outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to underside body suspension and brake parts

Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,502 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust to underside brake and suspension parts

Fail 2 Nov 2020 133,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust to underside brake and suspension parts

Pass 16 Oct 2019 130,767 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside front inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 130,767 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside front inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 125,128 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front inner arches corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 117,619 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

body has slight corrosion offside and nearside inner wings

Fail 8 Nov 2017 117,619 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside inner wings (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 31 Oct 2017 117,486 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 11 Nov 2016 109,826 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 109,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 102,624 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 102,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,457 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 87,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

oil leak advs urgent investigation

Pass 7 Jan 2013 81,357 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,372 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,401 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,164 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 13 Mar 2009 52,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,520 miles

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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AY53 LBX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY53 LBX, 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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What year was AY53 LBX registered?

AY53 LBX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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