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HG52 WCA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

22,868 mi
Last recorded22,868 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 WCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 22,868 miles

Rearmost seats not present at time of test. Associated items not inspected.

Fail 4 Nov 2021 22,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, near trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, near trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rearmost seats not present at time of test. Associated items not inspected.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 16,089 miles

1 x bulb out in centre stop light

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rearmost seats not present at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2019 9,216 miles

1 x bulb out in centre stop light (2 x remaining)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Significant (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Significant (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rearmost seats not present at time of test. Associated items NOT inspected

Fail 18 Oct 2019 9,202 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Worn thru to metal (1.1.2 (c))

1 x bulb out in centre stop light (2 x remaining)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Significant (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Significant (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Rearmost seats not present at time of test. Associated items NOT inspected

Pass 8 Nov 2018 2,490 miles

265/70R16

Brake pedal rubber almost worn thru'

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear HEAVILY worn & bald on inner edge

Offside Rear lamp / lens broken & loose

Rearmost seats not present at time of test

Fail 8 Nov 2018 2,490 miles

265/70R16

Brake pedal rubber almost worn thru'

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected -ve battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear HEAVILY worn & bald on inner edge

Offside Rear lamp / lens broken & loose

Rearmost seats not present at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2017 122,712 miles

Engine oil on MIN

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

REARMOST SEATS NOT FITTED ,ASSOCIATED ITEMS NOT TESTED.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 122,411 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (8.2.2)

Engine oil on MIN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK HAS SIGNIFICANT PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint HAS SIGNIFICANT PLAY (2.4.G.2)

REARMOST SEATS NOT FITTED ,ASSOCIATED ITEMS NOT TESTED.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 115,237 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN LEVEL, TOPPED UP

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK,HAS SIGNIFICANT PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint HAS SIGNIFICANT PLAY (2.4.G.2)

REAR MOST SEATS NOT FITTED, ASSOCIATED ITEMS NOT TESTED

Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rearmost seats not fitted,seat belts not tested

Fail 3 Nov 2015 107,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rearmost seats not fitted,seat belts not tested

Pass 13 Nov 2014 96,908 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 93,960 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres tread wearing uneavenly on the inner edges / offside has flat spots

damage to offside rear stop & tail / indicator lamp

Fail 22 Apr 2014 93,958 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres tread wearing uneavenly on the inner edges / offside has flat spots

damage to offside rear stop & tail / indicator lamp

Pass 16 Apr 2013 88,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight rotational noise from front

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,829 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,184 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 76,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 67,583 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,879 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,587 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,946 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,072 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 42,072 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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HG52 WCA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HG52 WCA, 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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HG52 WCA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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