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LW52 CJE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,632 mi
Last recorded170,632 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 CJE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 170,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 157,968 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 141,021 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 128,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light is on

Fail 6 Apr 2018 127,971 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play as marked (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light is on

Pass 13 Apr 2017 114,508 miles

Engine Management Light ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy Pipe Slight Blow And Worn (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 114,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Box To Back Box Joint Insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement End Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake Caliper/Pipe Yellow Chalked (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm -- 245 70 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement End Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis Leg Yellow Chalked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine Management Light ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy Pipe Worn And Slight Blow (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm Worn On Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 100,379 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 94,823 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 88,862 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 84,110 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 84,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 79,932 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 73,728 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,035 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 62,285 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 62,285 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2008 51,453 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 51,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,660 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,733 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,947 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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LW52 CJE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LW52 CJE, 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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LW52 CJE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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