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DF53 SDO

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,997 mi
Last recorded123,997 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 SDO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 123,997 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 123,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 112,681 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,012 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot cracking recommend replaced soon

hand brake on limit of travel

Pass 16 Dec 2014 89,842 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 89,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,583 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 69,785 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,623 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

four seats fitted for test

Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,657 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 45,977 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,086 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,723 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 21,084 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 SDO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF53 SDO?

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What year was DF53 SDO registered?

DF53 SDO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is DF53 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 SDO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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