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CU53 ULZ

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,845 mi
Last recorded135,845 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun102,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ULZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 135,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded.

under body off vehicle corroded.

Fail 5 Jul 2022 135,833 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded.

under body off vehicle corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 129,514 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 129,072 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

both step brackets corroded and holed

Fail 4 Feb 2020 128,909 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped at centre (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

both step brackets corroded and holed

Pass 1 Feb 2019 126,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2018 122,689 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

one exhaust box support rubber perished and split on one side

Fail 30 Jan 2018 122,589 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Braking system leaking metal pipe burst (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

one exhaust box support rubber perished and split on one side

Pass 19 Jan 2017 114,631 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 105,656 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,860 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 97,860 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,936 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 80,908 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 80,874 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,082 miles

front brake pads appear to be starting to wear low

Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,018 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,563 miles

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

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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CU53 ULZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 102,082 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 CU53 ULZ, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU53 ULZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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