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LY53 SVC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,426 mi
Last recorded144,426 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 SVC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 144,426 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 144,420 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from hose to calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2017 144,375 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear plates covered by underseal

Fail 9 Mar 2017 144,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear plates covered by underseal

Pass 19 Sep 2014 144,315 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 144,315 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 139,275 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 119,566 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 119,566 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)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 102,030 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 88,815 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 76,290 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 66,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 54,376 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 40,489 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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LY53 SVC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 100,894 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SVC, 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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LY53 SVC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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