MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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)
bad crack in windscreen bonnet covers veiw
o/s door step corroded
slight lift in lower ball joints
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?
Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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