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OW52 AVG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,650 mi
Last recorded160,650 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 AVG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 160,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 156,717 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 156,717 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 147,275 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 141,828 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear inner sill corrodede with holes but not structual

coolant pipes to rear corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 141,828 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light due to damaged lamp (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70/16 112h (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear inner sill corrodede with holes but not structual

coolant pipes to rear corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 136,404 miles

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 6 Mar 2017 136,404 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 7 Mar 2016 124,370 miles

coolent pipes to rear corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear inner sills corroded and in poor condition but not structual

Fail 5 Mar 2016 124,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

coolent pipes to rear corroded

rear inner sills corroded and in poor condition but not structual

Pass 2 Feb 2015 115,722 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 115,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 109,208 miles

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

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 21 Jan 2014 109,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 101,402 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 92,737 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 81,075 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 70,589 miles

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

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 21 Jan 2009 62,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,899 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,158 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 47,158 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 34,600 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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OW52 AVG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OW52 AVG, 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 OW52 AVG registered?

OW52 AVG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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