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BV53 NBN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,166 mi
Last recorded175,166 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 NBN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 175,166 miles

Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Underbody flaky rust

Pass 3 Oct 2015 163,301 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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

rear heater pipe corroded and leaking

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2015 163,295 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not fitted 1 of 2 missing (1.1.C.1b)

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

rear heater pipe corroded and leaking

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2014 147,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inner sills corroded but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 3 Apr 2014 147,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inner sills corroded but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 3 Apr 2013 138,595 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 130,893 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 130,731 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

upper stop lamp 1/3 not working

Pass 11 Mar 2011 126,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2011 126,382 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2010 108,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 94,745 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 83,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear lamp unit damaged but not showing white light to rear

Pass 1 Sep 2008 83,134 miles

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

nearside rear lamp unit damaged but not showing white light to rear

Pass 24 Aug 2007 66,084 miles

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

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

advise replace both rear tyres

Fail 30 Aug 2006 51,814 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,814 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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BV53 NBN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BV53 NBN, 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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BV53 NBN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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