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CN53 ZXA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ZXA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills/undersills/wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 150,137 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 145,623 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 140,125 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Handbrake travel

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis and cross members and all body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Stop plate corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 140,116 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Handbrake travel

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis and cross members and all body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Stop plate corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 135,488 miles

Handbrake low

Handbrake travel

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 135,488 miles

Handbrake low

Handbrake travel

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 129,647 miles

Exhaust condition

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 122,153 miles

Handbrake low

Handbrake travel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Running boards mounts corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 122,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake low

Handbrake travel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Running boards mounts corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 115,515 miles

Both running boards / step mounts corroded

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Both slight oil leak (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 115,511 miles

Steering rack gaiter split Both boots (2.2.D.2d)

Both running boards / step mounts corroded

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Both slight oil leak (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 105,178 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 91,360 miles

255 / 55 / 18 tyres fitted

Handbrake low

Nearside Running step corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2015 91,360 miles

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

255 / 55 / 18 tyres fitted

Handbrake low

Nearside Running step corroded

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 76,832 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,866 miles

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

slight brake bind at offside rear

Fail 18 Apr 2013 73,865 miles

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

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

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

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

slight brake bind at offside rear

Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,991 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 64,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,206 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,153 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 51,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,560 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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CN53 ZXA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CN53 ZXA, 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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CN53 ZXA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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