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HV53 ZTN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,368 mi
Last recorded176,368 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 ZTN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 176,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 171,225 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle has corrosion/surface rust

Pass 9 Jun 2023 165,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion (age related)

Pass 16 Jun 2022 159,592 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

general under body surface corrosion

Fail 11 May 2022 159,590 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2021 157,387 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 13 May 2020 156,403 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2020 156,394 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 154,703 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 154,703 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 152,823 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

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

Pass 18 May 2017 146,287 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 142,901 miles

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 137,412 miles

n/s side step rusty

rear diff oil leak

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2014 132,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2013 126,251 miles

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

advise both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 May 2013 126,251 miles

advise both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 May 2012 119,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 111,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 103,639 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 94,706 miles

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

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

fluid leak from auto box pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2009 94,706 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

fluid leak from auto box pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2008 89,844 miles

Rear most 2 seats not fitted at time of test,.

Rear number plate some seperation from backing.

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 72,202 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full seat belt check-back row seats not fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2006 54,056 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to rear seats being removed

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 ZTN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZTN, 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 ZTN registered?

HV53 ZTN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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