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MK53 USE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,946 mi
Last recorded78,946 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 USE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 78,946 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 78,927 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 78,614 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing holed through corrosion , but not within a component prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner sill deteriorating through corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2023 78,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front trailing arm mount ,inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing holed through corrosion , but not within a component prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner sill deteriorating through corrosion

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively as far as can be determined (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 78,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pies (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (brake pipe mount) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing has slight corrosion to it at the rear

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake repair covered in underseal wing under servo area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing, at the front corroded ,but just outside suspension mount prescribed area.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

most rear suspension components have corrosion to them

Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,215 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake dirt shield missing

Offside Front inner wing corroded

underbody generally corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2021 77,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake dirt shield missing

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody generally corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,797 miles

Offside Rear park brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

corrossion through out entire vehcile

excessive corrossion to both outer side steps insecure ?

Fail 9 Oct 2020 75,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

corrossion through out entire vehcile

excessive corrossion to both outer side steps insecure ?

Pass 13 Nov 2019 73,463 miles

both side steps and brackets corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2019 73,463 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both side steps and brackets corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 71,528 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 71,524 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 69,822 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 66,780 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 63,701 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 63,701 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 59,944 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,823 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,343 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,977 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 42,198 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,198 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,088 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,806 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,947 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,029 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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MK53 USE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MK53 USE, 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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MK53 USE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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