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MP53 RVY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

176,272 mi
Last recorded176,272 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 RVY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 176,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear side step loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underside corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 175,659 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner seal as hole within 12inc of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner seal has hole with in 12inc of the rear suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ABS Light goes on and off when engine is running

Both nearside and offside door steps broken at the rear

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam and phone holder ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 153,347 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2019 142,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 142,888 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 142,837 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 11 Jan 2018 136,498 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 129,051 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 115,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Feb 2016 115,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Feb 2015 101,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 101,809 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 91,961 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 91,961 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 72,969 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

both n/s and o/s step mounting brackets are corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,316 miles

both front to rear brake pipes at rear of vehicle are corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,541 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,610 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,246 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 49,246 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,045 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,022 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff n/s diff seal

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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MP53 RVY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MP53 RVY, 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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MP53 RVY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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