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HG53 OUW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,199 mi
Last recorded117,199 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 OUW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 117,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 105,524 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN VERY NEAR TOO THE LIMIT , SUGGEST ATTENTION VERY SOON!

Rear inner sill corners are slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 105,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN VERY NEAR TOO THE LIMIT , SUGGEST ATTENTION VERY SOON!

Rear inner sill corners are slightly corroded.

Pass 27 May 2011 93,216 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 93,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 83,113 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 88,113 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Nov 2009 75,847 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 75,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 63,372 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,523 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,106 miles

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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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HG53 OUW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HG53 OUW, 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 HG53 OUW registered?

HG53 OUW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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