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OV53 ZHA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,766 mi
Last recorded180,766 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 180,766 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 174,379 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 164,084 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 164,084 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 158,309 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 153,475 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 143,543 miles

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)

centre exhaust section in poor condition

low brake fluid level

rear registration plate in poor condition

slightly low effort nearside park brake

Pass 10 Dec 2008 133,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal spongy

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2007 113,819 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 113,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 88,572 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZHA 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 ZHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV53 ZHA registered?

OV53 ZHA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is OV53 ZHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 ZHA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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