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OV53 VCF

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,497 mi
Last recorded188,497 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 188,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 182,263 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 15 Apr 2014 182,263 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 171,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 161,280 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 9 Apr 2011 151,890 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 131,948 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 107,705 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 107,705 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,936 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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OV53 VCF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV53 VCF, 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 OV53 VCF registered?

OV53 VCF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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