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NV53 NEJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,012 mi
Last recorded138,012 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 NEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 138,012 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body has corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2022 138,009 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body has corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2021 136,478 miles

under body has corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2021 136,477 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body has corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2020 135,437 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 134,386 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 134,386 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 131,360 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 130,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 130,143 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all rear suspension components corroded

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2017 130,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all rear suspension components becoming corroded

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 128,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 128,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 124,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 120,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 120,522 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 116,642 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 106,891 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s and o/s tyres wear edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 106,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s and o/s tyres wear edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 101,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 91,512 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 57,280 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,508 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,572 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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NV53 NEJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NV53 NEJ, 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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NV53 NEJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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