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DG53 WOU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,166 mi
Last recorded131,166 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 131,166 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 129,099 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 126,289 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 123,186 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 123,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 123,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 121,301 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 117,800 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Pass 17 May 2016 113,484 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 105,879 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 99,455 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 84,410 miles

heavy corrosion to rear heater box coolant pipes

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 25 Jul 2011 74,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,693 miles

NS wiperblade slight split

high level brakelight, one bulb slightly dimmer compared to other two

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 34,796 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 34,796 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 27,611 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 27,611 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 WOU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG53 WOU, 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 DG53 WOU registered?

DG53 WOU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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