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OU53 PVT

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,404 mi
Last recorded55,404 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 PVT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 55,404 miles

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Gas Fuel tank corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2024 54,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

n/s and o/s/r inner quarter panels have holed corrosion, not in a prescribed area.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 52,897 miles

both front headlamps lenses deteriorated, recommend further investigation.

n/s and o/s/r inner closure panels and inner sills corroded.

n/s and o/s/r inner quarter panels have holed corrosion not in a prescribed area.

Fail 18 Sep 2023 52,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamps lenses deteriorated, recommend further investigation.

n/s and o/s/r inner closure panels and inner sills corroded.

n/s and o/s/r inner quarter panels have holed corrosion not in a prescribed area.

Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,540 miles

Chassis rails corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly wheel (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 49,883 miles

all front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes deteriorated.

o/s/f floor corroded, not in a prescribed area.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 48,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 47,900 miles

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

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

both head lamp lenses deteriorated.

n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bushes have slight play.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 44,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test snooper, air freshener ()

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 44,631 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test snooper, air freshener ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,308 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,270 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 41,261 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,452 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,644 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 37,642 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,993 miles

front brake pad linings low

ns track rod end has slight play

oil leak

tow bar elecs may require attention

Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,862 miles

offside front lower ball joint small play

Fail 12 Aug 2011 33,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

offside front lower ball joint small play

Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,278 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,523 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 25,518 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,060 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,256 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 18,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,607 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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OU53 PVT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OU53 PVT, 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 OU53 PVT registered?

OU53 PVT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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