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L52 MJB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

206,924 mi
Last recorded206,924 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL52 MJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 206,924 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 206,921 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Mounting bolt snapped (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 205,325 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Jun 2017 204,792 miles

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Jun 2016 200,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 195,118 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 191,289 miles

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering joints

surface rust on rear and main brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2013 185,908 miles

1x O/S brake light inop

Oil leak

surface corrosion to under side

Pass 19 Jul 2012 183,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all rear metal brake pipes rusty and corroding

rear metal fuel pipes rusty and brittle

rear washer jet not working

rear wiperblade split to excess

Pass 21 Jul 2011 181,159 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 162,443 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 162,216 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 154,479 miles

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

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

rear fuel pipe's rusting.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 14,918 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 142,914 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 128,576 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Wiper(O/S) in poor condition.

Pass 17 Oct 2005 115,451 miles

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

oil leak

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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L52 MJB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L52 MJB, 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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L52 MJB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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