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MT53 AXU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,731 mi
Last recorded139,731 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 AXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 139,731 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

side steps and mounting brackets heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 135,506 miles

front brake pads are getting low

front wipers are smearing

Pass 11 Jul 2022 131,419 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front wipers are smearing

Pass 14 Jul 2021 126,395 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre is going out of shape

slight perishing to n/s/f tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2020 121,449 miles

all four tyre are starting to perish

corrosion to chassis

oil residue on the transmission

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,724 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s/r brake disc has been very hot

o/s/r shock absorber is leaking

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,535 miles

both front wipers are smearing

engine cover fitted

front brake pads are getting low

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil residue on the transmission

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,053 miles

all four tyres are perished

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2016 101,151 miles

all four tyres are perishing

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 97,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion to chassis

n/s/f brake disc thin

Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,095 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,547 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,960 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,046 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,204 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 75,841 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,675 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 68,175 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 53,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 42,664 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 42,664 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,861 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 37,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MT53 AXU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT53 AXU, 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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What year was MT53 AXU registered?

MT53 AXU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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