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LY53 SWV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,505 mi
Last recorded106,505 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,899 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 96,899 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,767 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 79,005 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,005 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,843 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,761 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 54,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,361 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 133,043 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 133,043 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,376 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,399 miles

ns front tyre worn and needs changing soon

Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,449 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,345 miles

engine pan fitted rear brake pads low inner

Fail 7 Dec 2007 28,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 63,532 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 63,246 miles

head light beam kit fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2006 18,744 miles

non std wheels fitted

test shows short time due to having the wrong details in for the 10;15 test. DVLA computer wrong

Fail 9 Dec 2006 18,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

non std wheels fitted

test shows short time due to having the wrong details in for the 10;15 test. DVLA computer wrong

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 SWV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

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

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The MOT history for LY53 SWV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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