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HV52 FWG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,185 mi
Last recorded158,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 FWG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 158,185 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroded

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills heavily corroded by subframe mountings

Nearside and Offside step panels corroded heavily

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 158,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Covers fitted to outer sills

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroded

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills heavily corroded by subframe mountings

Nearside and Offside step panels corroded heavily

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 154,619 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear lower light lenses damaged

corrosion to rear underside sills and outer sills

Pass 27 Jun 2018 148,269 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear underside sills

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box rear hanger missing?

Pass 6 Jun 2017 142,082 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/f iner wheel arch, underside sills

Pass 22 Mar 2016 132,168 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 132,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 127,328 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 127,328 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 122,429 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 122,387 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 116,583 miles

Front brake pads in poor condition

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)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 116,583 miles

Front brake pads in poor condition

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 111,285 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 105,069 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 105,069 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 99,691 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 92,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,279 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 82,172 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 82,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 54,220 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 54,220 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HV52 FWG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HV52 FWG, 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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HV52 FWG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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