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MJ53 MTO

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,946 mi
Last recorded80,946 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 MTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 77,783 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 72,463 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both side steps insecure and corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2019 72,463 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both side steps insecure and corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,246 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 68,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 64,382 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s n/s rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,528 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 48,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,587 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,472 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 39,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,748 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,117 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres approx 4mm tread remaining

damage to front bumper/nearside wing

offside front brake slight bind

offside front brakedisc inner face pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,852 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,036 miles

both wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Nov 2007 16,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,753 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 12,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MJ53 MTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ53 MTO, 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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MJ53 MTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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