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HN52 TBY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,230 mi
Last recorded134,230 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 TBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 134,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 30 Apr 2025 134,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 1 May 2024 120,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play up and down play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play up and down play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 120,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play up and down (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light damged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play up and down (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust slight leak

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2023 102,358 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint has up and down play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 18 Feb 2022 97,229 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,124 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 95,124 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 92,155 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 92,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,433 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 86,436 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 86,435 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 83,069 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 83,069 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,234 miles

front pads low nsf brake slightly tight

Pass 4 Mar 2015 75,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,198 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,338 miles

oil leek from engine

Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,208 miles

brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 64,562 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 64,562 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 58,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,685 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 51,634 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,801 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,487 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,398 miles

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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HN52 TBY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN52 TBY, 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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HN52 TBY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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