MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at spring and outrigger mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at spring and outrigger mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle heavily coroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle heavily coroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both sides side steps coroded
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both sides side steps coroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Side step mountings severely corroded and weakened
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis & crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Side step mountings severely corroded and weakened
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis & crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
General Corrosion Underneath
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
tyres wearing on edges
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LY53 SVJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 SVJ, 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 SVJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 November 2003.
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