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CK53 MPE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,378 mi
Last recorded160,378 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 MPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 160,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 160,093 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small hole losing grease/oil (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 145,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 145,203 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in half (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 128,451 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front steering rack gator damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

inner sills covered with excessive underseal not allowing full inspection to be done

Pass 26 Aug 2022 127,763 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 125,908 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 124,995 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to coating applied

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to coating applied.

Pass 25 Nov 2017 124,028 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 122,356 miles

under body excessively undersealed

Fail 14 Oct 2016 122,356 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

under body excessively undersealed

Pass 26 Aug 2015 120,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 120,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose/caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 117,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 117,918 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 114,350 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 114,170 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 110,467 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 110,402 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 107,181 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 10,441 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 100,556 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 92,206 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 70,620 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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CK53 MPE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CK53 MPE, 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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CK53 MPE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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