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PF53 LFU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,725 mi
Last recorded164,725 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 LFU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 164,725 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2020 159,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2019 152,994 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 147,447 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 147,447 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 141,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 135,135 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 129,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover corroded

Offside Rear shocker dust cover corroded

Offside Rear tyre low tread inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2015 129,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover corroded

Offside Rear shocker dust cover corroded

Offside Rear tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 122,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PF53 LFU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF53 LFU, 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 PF53 LFU registered?

PF53 LFU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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