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NA53 OPC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

119,226 mi
Last recorded119,226 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 OPC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 119,226 miles

Corrosion to suspension arms/underside components not considered excessive

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2024 119,221 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Corrosion to suspension arms/underside components not considered excessive

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2023 118,201 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front headlamp lens deteriorated

Play in offside inner rack joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2022 116,978 miles

Corrosion to vehicle structure/underside

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight damage to nearside rear bumper

Fail 23 Jun 2022 116,972 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to vehicle structure/underside

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight damage to nearside rear bumper

Pass 23 Jun 2021 115,795 miles

Corrosion to vehicle structure/underside

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slight damage to nearside rear bumper

Fail 22 Jun 2021 115,790 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Nearside rear lamp lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to vehicle structure/underside

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slight damage to nearside rear bumper

Pass 19 Jun 2020 114,621 miles

slightly corrosion to underside

Fail 18 Jun 2020 114,615 miles

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

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

slightly corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Jun 2019 113,328 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated but not affecting beam pattern

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 25 Jun 2018 112,050 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated but not affecting beam pattern

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 21 Jun 2017 110,785 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 110,777 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 109,424 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 107,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 106,392 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 104,823 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2012 103,258 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 101,610 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 101,607 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 97,396 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

Gearbox Oil Leak.

N/S/R Brakes Slightly Binding.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 97,396 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

Gearbox Oil Leak.

N/S/R Brakes Slightly Binding.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 89,213 miles

n/s/f fog light inop & misted up

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Mar 2009 81,208 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 81,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 66,251 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 66,251 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,371 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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NA53 OPC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NA53 OPC, 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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NA53 OPC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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