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HV53 KWB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,974 mi
Last recorded161,974 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 KWB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 161,974 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 161,674 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 160,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 160,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 157,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 157,337 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 149,635 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 149,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 143,523 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 143,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 133,136 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 133,134 miles

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

1 of 3 Hi vis brake light bulbs in-op.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 114,909 miles

Both headlight lenses starting to frost.

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Front brakes worn.

One bulb out in centre stop lamp.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 111,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,037 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 84,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,793 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,107 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,489 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,871 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Rear 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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HV53 KWB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV53 KWB, 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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What year was HV53 KWB registered?

HV53 KWB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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