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NL53 ACO

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,683 mi
Last recorded149,683 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 ACO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 149,683 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

near side front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 30 Mar 2022 149,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged near side front wires broken (1.6 (d))

Brake cable insecure off side bracket (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear two brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play off side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

near side front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 18 Mar 2021 133,736 miles

Vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 17 Mar 2021 133,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 124,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 116,926 miles

all underside slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2019 116,926 miles

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

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 107,860 miles

all chassis slightly corroded

inner sill areas patch repaired

outer sills covered in trims

Fail 2 Aug 2018 107,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

all chassis slightly corroded

inner sill areas patch repaired

outer sills covered in trims

Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,571 miles

movement near side front lower ball joint on limit

movement off side front wheel bearing

rear inner sills repaird and corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 95,981 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch area (5.2.6)

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

movement near side front lower ball joint on limit

movement off side front wheel bearing

rear inner sills repaird and corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,577 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 84,577 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,409 miles

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

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 81,405 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,476 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 77,473 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,734 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 59,571 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 54,147 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 54,147 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,805 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 34,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 27,551 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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NL53 ACO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NL53 ACO, 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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NL53 ACO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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