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NK53 YRF

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,578 mi
Last recorded176,578 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YRF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 176,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wiper split

Fail 2 Aug 2019 176,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wiper split

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 172,375 miles

Exhaust catalyst outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 167,751 miles

Front Registration plate not level

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Wiper Blade missing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 162,349 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wiper blade ineffective due to blade wiping strip missing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 153,095 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Aug 2015 153,018 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Aug 2014 144,386 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 137,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 121,301 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not to plies

Pass 1 Aug 2011 104,746 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 87,020 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 87,020 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,014 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,775 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 30,497 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,679 miles

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

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

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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NK53 YRF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NK53 YRF, 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 NK53 YRF registered?

NK53 YRF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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