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HV53 KWL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,952 mi
Last recorded102,952 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 KWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 102,952 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,228 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and have age related cracks

Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,228 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 98,220 miles

headlamp lenses poor

temp repair carried out on centre section of exhaust

Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,125 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear heater unit metal coolant pipes on vehicle underside corroded on rear sections & slightly leaking (8.4.1 (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))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 96,124 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear heater unit metal coolant pipes on vehicle underside corroded on rear sections & slightly leaking (8.4.1 (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 20 Jul 2018 94,462 miles

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

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 20 Jul 2017 89,802 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,840 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 85,840 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,562 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 78,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,022 miles

chip w/screen, rear tyres uneven wear - near limit.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 75,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip w/screen, rear tyres uneven wear - near limit.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 68,632 miles

chip w/screen, n.s.r. tyre uneven wear.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,572 miles

chips w/screen, front brake pads low.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 64,572 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chips w/screen, front brake pads low.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,051 miles

chips w/screen, rear brake discs ridged, rear seats not fitted.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 58,049 miles

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

chips w/screen, rear brake discs ridged, rear seats not fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,360 miles

small stone chip front screen , os rear tyre starting to go mishaped inner edge , inner front brake pads look low unable to see clearly

Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,046 miles

both rear seats missing.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,212 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,119 miles

chip w/screen.

Fail 2 Oct 2007 29,119 miles

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

chip w/screen.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,614 miles

rear brake pads low.

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 KWL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV53 KWL, 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 KWL registered?

HV53 KWL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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