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CA53 JCB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,041 mi
Last recorded92,041 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 JCB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 92,041 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 92,041 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 85,356 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion to undersides and welding repairs carried out

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2024 85,348 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 84,534 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 84,208 miles

Nearside Side step plus mounting heavily corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side step plus mounting heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2022 80,611 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,827 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 72,904 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,841 miles

light cracks appearing in all tyres

nearside rear upper lamp damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,512 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front inner wings showing signs of corrosion

none standard high discharge headlamp bulbs fitted, beam ok

Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,850 miles

aftermarket high discharge headlamp bulbs fitted

corrosion evident on both inner wings

rear face of both rear brake discs deteriorated by corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,903 miles

oil cooler pipes weeping

Fail 22 Jul 2015 59,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf brake binding slightly

oil cooler pipes weeping

Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,350 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,092 miles

nearside rear seat belt has slight fraying to the webbing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,524 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,109 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front upper balljoint dustcovers leaking grease

both inner sills corroding

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,552 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 47,047 miles

crack evident in exhaust centre section

n/s/r & o/s/f tyre showing wear on inside edge

o/s parkrake effort slightly low

Fail 31 Jul 2009 46,968 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

crack evident in exhaust centre section

n/s/r & o/s/f tyre showing wear on inside edge

o/s parkrake effort slightly low

Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,884 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,635 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,036 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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CA53 JCB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA53 JCB, 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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CA53 JCB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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