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JA53 RUT

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,442 mi
Last recorded89,442 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA53 RUT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 89,442 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,199 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 88,127 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust rear tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area at rear cover sill fitted not allowing full axcess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area sill cover fitted not allowing full axcess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,941 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 80,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 80,453 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 76,124 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 76,124 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,461 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 71,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear box broken away and leaking (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,337 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 67,320 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (1.9.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 63,186 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,910 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,976 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,142 miles

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

offside rear brakes sticking very slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,403 miles

handbrake lever close to max travel/advise adjustment

Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,946 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,642 miles

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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JA53 RUT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JA53 RUT, 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 JA53 RUT registered?

JA53 RUT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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