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OY53 COU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,989 mi
Last recorded168,989 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 COU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2019 168,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 162,159 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill has heavy corrosion but not in prescribed area

Pass 14 Sep 2017 149,762 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 149,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 134,368 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,308 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,818 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 90,494 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 81,047 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,997 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,498 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,941 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,278 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,793 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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OY53 COU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OY53 COU, 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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OY53 COU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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