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KE53 LJU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Purple Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,125 mi
Last recorded167,125 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 LJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 167,125 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 167,097 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 165,099 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 157,139 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 156,192 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 156,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 151,035 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust outer skin badly corroded

no plate light holder insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2013 151,033 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust outer skin badly corroded

no plate light holder insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2012 149,590 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 146,237 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 135,668 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 129,504 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 129,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 126,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 126,957 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 LJU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Purple with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE53 LJU, 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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KE53 LJU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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