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ML53 WLZ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,586 mi
Last recorded184,586 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 WLZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 184,586 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 180,414 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 180,401 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 175,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 156,860 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 156,726 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 148,431 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Underbody corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 141,271 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 141,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 125,302 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 118,845 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 109,431 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 109,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 94,915 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,794 miles

Spare tyre defective

advise spare tyre needs changing cords exposed

Pass 18 Oct 2007 68,032 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edges both still legal

Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,916 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 WLZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ML53 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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