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PF53 NUB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,083 mi
Last recorded113,083 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 NUB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 113,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Borderline* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin *Borderline* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate insecure and damaged

Offside Front Corrosion to under panel corner not affecting chassis

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 113,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Borderline* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin *Borderline* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate insecure and damaged

Offside Front Corrosion to under panel corner not affecting chassis

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 105,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2020 105,155 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail Fouling on lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight imbalance on front axle 29%

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing heavily inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 95,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 94,088 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 94,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,797 miles

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

small chip on windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2016 89,900 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,367 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 88,367 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 83,750 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2014 83,705 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,355 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outter edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2013 73,355 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front tyre bald on outter edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,321 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,989 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 58,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 52,006 miles

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

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

rear row of seatbelts not checked, seats folded

Fail 21 Dec 2009 52,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear row of seatbelts not checked, seats folded

Pass 31 Dec 2008 46,133 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,882 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 39,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 31,819 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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PF53 NUB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PF53 NUB, 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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PF53 NUB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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