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HV53 LRE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,545 mi
Last recorded142,545 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 142,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 3 Feb 2016 142,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 3 Feb 2015 136,355 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)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 122,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 122,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 121,214 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 112,894 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 105,862 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 99,057 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 99,057 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 84,986 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 84,986 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 23 Sep 2006 63,688 miles

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

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 LRE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LRE, 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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HV53 LRE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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