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LS53 EKA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,213 mi
Last recorded112,213 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 EKA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 112,213 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 112,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

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

both front head lights misted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,295 miles

front brake pads might need changing before next MOT

high level stop light has a bulb out

Fail 8 Mar 2019 104,295 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads might need changing before next MOT

high level stop light has a bulb out

Pass 9 Mar 2018 92,724 miles

EM light on

Fail 9 Mar 2018 92,724 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EM light on

slight brake bind off side rear

Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,709 miles

temp repair to exhaust, not blowing at time of retest.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 83,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd to last box. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

hand brake adjustment

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,168 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,100 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,910 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,068 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,677 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,399 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,043 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 33,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,631 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

adv all 4 tyres wearing on edges slightly

adv dampness on power steering resevoir and pipes

adv nearside rear light unit ctacked

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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LS53 EKA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LS53 EKA, 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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LS53 EKA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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