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LS53 YFT

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,655 mi
Last recorded80,655 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YFT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 80,655 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear sill both sides slightly corroded

oil leak from diff

Pass 30 Oct 2013 80,164 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 80,163 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,028 miles

DIFF OIL LEAK

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 71,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

DIFF OIL LEAK

MIL AND TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON AT DASH

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,001 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,192 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 39,288 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,288 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 YFT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LS53 YFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS53 YFT registered?

LS53 YFT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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