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LX53 OYJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,452 mi
Last recorded130,452 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 OYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2018 130,452 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 125,622 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 125,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,750 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 120,750 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 106,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 90,284 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 90,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,051 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,380 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,412 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 78,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,364 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,191 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 57,576 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 46,745 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,805 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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LX53 OYJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX53 OYJ, 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 LX53 OYJ registered?

LX53 OYJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LX53 OYJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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