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ML53 CDV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,645 mi
Last recorded155,645 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 CDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 155,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 135,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded - attention soon

front brake discs slightly worn

suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 135,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded - attention soon

front brake discs slightly worn

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 120,352 miles

ball joint sqeaking requires attention asap

slight play in f ball joint

Pass 14 Feb 2011 114,393 miles

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

fuel tank guard loose

Pass 8 Feb 2010 99,867 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 99,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 78,861 miles

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

wear on front brake discs

Fail 9 Jan 2009 78,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

wear on front brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2007 64,001 miles

Car under body dirty

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Dec 2007 63,915 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Car under body dirty

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Dec 2006 51,483 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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ML53 CDV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML53 CDV, 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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ML53 CDV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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