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DG53 OBY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,797 mi
Last recorded135,797 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 135,797 miles

both rear number plate lenses dirty

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges ande close to limits 2/1.6mm

nearside and offside rear under body sills corroded

rear ends of nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes by flex hoses slightly corroded

rubber boots perished on nearside and offside front lower ball joints

rusty and corroded along nearside and offside floor/underbody sills

Pass 10 Apr 2014 117,073 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 117,073 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front anti roll bar touching the offside front suspension arm

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2012 97,865 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 97,864 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,510 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 73,815 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 59,417 miles

Nearside 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 8 Nov 2007 45,931 miles

both rear tyres are worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,279 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 37,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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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DG53 OBY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG53 OBY, 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

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What year was DG53 OBY registered?

DG53 OBY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is DG53 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 OBY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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