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HJ53 WPT

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,161 mi
Last recorded167,161 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 WPT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 167,161 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch

Nearside side step brackets excessively corroded

Offside Front chassis cross member damaged

Offside side step brackets excessively corroded

both head lamp lenses deteriorating

general corrosion underside

Fail 20 Jul 2021 167,161 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch

Nearside side step brackets excessively corroded

Offside Front chassis cross member damaged

Offside side step brackets excessively corroded

both head lamp lenses deteriorating

general corrosion underside

Fail 23 Jun 2021 167,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside side step brackets excessively corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front chassis cross member damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside side step brackets excessively corroded

both head lamp lenses detriorating

general corrosion underside

hand brake lever has very little or no reserve travel

Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,246 miles

both side steps corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016 115,246 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie bar (2.2.A.1b)

both side steps corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 104,538 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2014 96,965 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 96,965 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,468 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 88,468 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,512 miles

3rd row seat belts not fully tested as seats not in upright position

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Oct 2012 83,508 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

3rd row seat belts not fully tested as seats not in upright position

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,728 miles

3rd row seats not fitted at time of test - seatbelts not tested

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,629 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,345 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,712 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,920 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,075 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 31,842 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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HJ53 WPT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HJ53 WPT, 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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HJ53 WPT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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