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MJ53 PZF

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

207,438 mi
Last recorded207,438 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 207,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

differential light on showing fault

fuel tank fill and breather pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 195,419 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear lamp damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 May 2018 195,416 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear lamp damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 178,304 miles

bad crack in windscreen bonnet covers veiw

o/s door step corroded

slight lift in lower ball joints

Pass 8 Mar 2016 160,695 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bad crack lower windscreen but bonnet obscures road veiw (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 160,689 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bad crack lower windscreen but bonnet obscures road veiw (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 144,323 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

f/n/s tyre worn edge

front windscreen damaged at lower of screen STRONG ADVISE

Fail 10 Mar 2015 144,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

f/n/s tyre worn edge

front windscreen damaged at lower of screen STRONG ADVISE

Pass 5 Mar 2014 128,165 miles

ALL OF LOWER OF WINDSCREEN CRACKED STRONG ADVISE

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 128,164 miles

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

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

ALL OF LOWER OF WINDSCREEN CRACKED STRONG ADVISE

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 113,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic sill covers and sill steps fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

rear wiper blade deteriorated advise replacement

Fail 12 Mar 2013 113,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic sill covers and sill steps fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

rear wiper blade deteriorated advise replacement

Pass 7 Mar 2012 102,461 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 98,829 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 89,485 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 88,398 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 75,514 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 60,258 miles

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 PZF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MJ53 PZF, 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 PZF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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