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LS53 EKG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,051 mi
Last recorded132,051 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 EKG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 132,051 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 131,726 miles

Brake performance not tested Fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + general corrosion to chassis and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 128,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 127,888 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO POWER STEERING LEAK... (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking FRONT PIPE IN ENGINE BAY... (2.1.5 (a))

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY...

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW...

INNER SILL PANELS RUSTY...

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING..

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY... (5.3.2 (b))

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENS CRACKED...

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY... (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 121,573 miles

BOTH INNER SILL PANELS RUSTY...

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY...

CHASSIS AND REAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING...

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED...

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 121,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ON BULKHEAD... (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ON BULKHEAD... (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system ON BULKHEAD... (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH INNER SILL PANELS RUSTY...

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY...

CHASSIS AND REAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING...

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED...

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 114,196 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s + n/s lower inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle some heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f fog light n/w + glass broken

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f + n/s/f outer c.v joints corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 114,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Body has slight corrosion o/s + n/s lower inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle some heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f fog light n/w + glass broken

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f + n/s/f outer c.v joints corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,641 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s + n/s lower inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine management light on

n/s/f fog light n/w + glass broken

Fail 23 Nov 2016 105,538 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Body has slight corrosion o/s + n/s lower inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine management light on

n/s/f fog light n/w + glass broken

Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,286 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f fog light glass broken + n/w

Fail 24 Nov 2015 97,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f fog light glass broken + n/w

Pass 28 Nov 2014 89,458 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Cooler pipes to automatic transmission leaking

N/S/F fog light n/w & glass cracked

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inner + outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 89,458 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Cooler pipes to automatic transmission leaking

N/S/F fog light n/w & glass cracked

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner + outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 85,434 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F fog light n/w & cracked glass

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,123 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 80,123 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,414 miles

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

N/S/F fog light glass broken

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,833 miles

Offside Front 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 24 Nov 2009 63,259 miles

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

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

damage to bodywork

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,712 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,824 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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LS53 EKG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EKG, 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 EKG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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