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LW52 CPX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

142,129 mi
Last recorded142,129 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 CPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 142,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 142,129 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 138,781 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

both front wheel speed sensor mounting bolts sheared but still secure

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 137,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 137,918 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed cords in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

sill covers fitted

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bolts missing securing front abs sensors

Pass 5 Jun 2015 134,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 134,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 122,294 miles

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

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

body damage all panels

general underside surface corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2014 122,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and engine bay

damage to bodywork of vehicle

nearside front inner arch corroded

offside rear light cluster damaged

slight movement in both rear trailing arms bushes

unable to check both front and rear inner brake pads

unable to fully inspect rear seats and belts

unable to open boot

Pass 22 Jun 2012 117,722 miles

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

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

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

vehicle dirty and muddy on underside

Fail 8 Jun 2012 117,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

vehicle dirty and muddy on underside

Pass 9 Jun 2011 107,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs very badly warn, rear brake discs warn + corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 107,636 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front and reat brake discs very badly warn, brake fluid low.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,777 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play on steering

Fail 19 Apr 2010 97,668 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 79,206 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 79,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,673 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,132 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,636 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 CPX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LW52 CPX, 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 CPX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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