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HE53 ASH

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,156 mi
Last recorded157,156 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE53 ASH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 157,156 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both steps corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 154,250 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))

side steps corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 149,763 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s front (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front brake back plate missing

rusty under vehicle

Pass 20 May 2016 141,510 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 132,400 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 132,400 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 122,152 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 122,152 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 112,783 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,104 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 94,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 94,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 81,899 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,314 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 52,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,304 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 40,304 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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HE53 ASH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HE53 ASH, 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 HE53 ASH registered?

HE53 ASH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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