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LY53 SWU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,360 mi
Last recorded165,360 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 SWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 165,360 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 161,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 157,998 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2018 153,263 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 143,211 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 130,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are worn on inner edge

handbrake could do with some adjustment

n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 23 May 2014 130,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are worn on inner edge

handbrake could do with some adjustment

Pass 10 Apr 2013 122,480 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 122,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 111,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 111,591 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 97,240 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 97,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,699 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 75,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake has minimal reserve travel

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,345 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,931 miles

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

Offside Front 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 SWU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey 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 LY53 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

LY53 SWU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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