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LY53 SXB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,789 mi
Last recorded113,789 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 113,789 miles

Corrosion starting @ off side and near side rear inner sills

Head lamp beam deflectors fitted

Long park brake travel

Near side rear seat belt buckle button damaged

Official sticker in swept area

One bulb in third brake lamp not working

Over sills fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2014 113,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Corrosion starting @ off side and near side rear inner sills

Head lamp beam deflectors fitted

Long park brake travel

Near side rear seat belt buckle button damaged

Official sticker in swept area

One bulb in third brake lamp not working

Over sills fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2013 109,864 miles

Headlamp deflectors fitted.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking permit in swept area.

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,864 miles

Headlamp deflectors fitted.

Parking permit in swept area.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 97,686 miles

additional rear seats concealed ,unable to check seats & seatbelt stalks

coolant leak at rear heater pipes ( corroded )

engine cover / under guards fitted , restricted views

front tyres tread low n/s balding on edge

imbalance on front brakes , fluctuation o/s

tow bar electrics , socket terninals corroding , poor connections

wipers split

Fail 10 Jan 2012 97,686 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

additional rear seats concealed ,unable to check seats & seatbelt stalks

coolant leak at rear heater pipes ( corroded )

engine cover / under guards fitted , restricted views

front brake pads low

front tyres tread low n/s balding on edge

imbalance on front brakes , fluctuation o/s

rear brake pads low , noise n/s/r wheel suspect brake

tow bar electrics , socket terninals corroding , poor connections

wipers split

Pass 17 Jan 2011 84,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

alternater belt requires attention

both front wheel arch mouldings missing

rear number plate mounting secured with tape

slight judder , n/s wiper

Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,609 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 70,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,823 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 57,823 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 45,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,778 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SXB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY53 SXB registered?

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

Is LY53 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 SXB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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