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KE53 KEV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,595 mi
Last recorded87,595 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 KEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,595 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 80,347 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 73,750 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 9 Oct 2023 73,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,355 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 71,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 69,065 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,452 miles

Nearside side step corroded

Offside side step corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,980 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,796 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,435 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,114 miles

rear seats folded down

Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,302 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,961 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,296 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 33,296 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,836 miles

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

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

all tyres on the vehicle have been cover bye rubber sealant to cover the cracks

n/s front disc corroded

o/s front disc corroded

rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn. o/s and n/s

Pass 8 May 2009 26,438 miles

front brake pads look like may be getting low

light corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,372 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,968 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,904 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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KE53 KEV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KE53 KEV, 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 KE53 KEV registered?

KE53 KEV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KE53 KEV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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