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LY53 SSX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

135,493 mi
Last recorded135,493 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 SSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 135,493 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 130,965 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 126,882 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 123,273 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 116,440 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 110,778 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 104,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 98,169 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 91,770 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 86,034 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,168 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,655 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 71,155 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

play in steering arms

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,093 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering arms

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,195 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 33,852 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 SSX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LY53 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

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

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