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LY53 SMU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,450 mi
Last recorded122,450 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 SMU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 122,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2018 122,445 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner seals (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 104,297 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 104,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,252 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 93,252 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 62,669 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 86,244 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 86,244 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,381 miles

Both rear tyre inner edges low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,684 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,874 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 66,874 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2010 59,219 miles

Light oil leak onrear diff

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,709 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 45,703 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,797 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 38,797 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake long

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,764 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

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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LY53 SMU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LY53 SMU, 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 LY53 SMU registered?

LY53 SMU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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