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MC53 EXD

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,208 mi
Last recorded112,208 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 EXD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 112,208 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2016 105,823 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 105,823 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 98,290 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 98,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,256 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 93,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,836 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 84,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,031 miles

rear wiper blade element missing

tow socket insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2012 78,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade element missing

tow socket insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,667 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 67,102 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,893 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,535 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,638 miles

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

third row seats stowed away not inspected seat belts

Fail 25 Aug 2006 52,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

third row seats stowed away not inspected seat belts

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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MC53 EXD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MC53 EXD, 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 MC53 EXD registered?

MC53 EXD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MC53 EXD safe to buy?

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