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DF53 NCN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,014 mi
Last recorded146,014 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 NCN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 146,014 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general surface corrosion throughout underneath of vehicle for year (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 135,734 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear floor & chassis suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch covered with underseal

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 135,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear floor & chassis suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 126,940 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 116,581 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 107,518 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 100,645 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 100,376 miles

Offside Front front brake binding BRAKE ASSEMBLY BINDING SEVERELY (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front TRACK ROD END NUT HAS NO VISIBLE LOCKING DEVICE

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp but no visible leak evident at this time

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,373 miles

Rear seat belts not tested due to rear seat being in lowered position and back of vehicle containing equipment

Pass 21 Aug 2014 88,642 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 88,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,236 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel is slightly binding

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,525 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,354 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,433 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,325 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 43,886 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,753 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,396 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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DF53 NCN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DF53 NCN, 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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What year was DF53 NCN registered?

DF53 NCN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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