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LT53 ZMU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,198 mi
Last recorded113,198 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 ZMU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 113,198 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside step mounting slightly corodded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 109,716 miles

1 of 3 centre brake lights not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine management light on

n/s and o/s inner sill areas corroded

n/s/r wheel arch area excessively corroded

rear rear seats not tested at time of test

Fail 17 Mar 2015 109,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

1 of 3 centre brake lights not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine management light on

n/s and o/s inner sill areas corroded

n/s/r wheel arch area excessively corroded

rear rear seats not tested at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2014 105,645 miles

1 of 3 centre brake lights not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s and o/s inner sill areas corroded front to rear

rear rear seats not tested at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2014 105,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1 of 3 centre brake lights not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s and o/s inner sill areas corroded front to rear

rear rear seats not tested at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2013 103,466 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 103,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 100,723 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 97,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded front to rear

Pass 28 Feb 2011 97,326 miles

exhaust corroded front to rear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 94,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2010 94,881 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Mar 2009 87,985 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 80,855 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 80,855 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2006 74,285 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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LT53 ZMU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LT53 ZMU, 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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What year was LT53 ZMU registered?

LT53 ZMU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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