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PF53 NUC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,647 mi
Last recorded73,647 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 73,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 73,643 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 68,691 miles

inner sill corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 63,687 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 48,431 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 38,689 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 38,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 35,475 miles

Nearside and Offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 35,475 miles

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

Nearside and Offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 24,735 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 14,211 miles

n/s and o/s front inner arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2015 4,866 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 4,866 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 115,152 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Dec 2013 103,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 93,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,678 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 69,624 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge, still legal due to nature of tread pattern

o/s/f tyre showing wear on both edges

Fail 1 Dec 2010 69,623 miles

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

both front brake discs showing wear

both rear tyres worn on inside edge, still legal due to nature of tread pattern

o/s/f tyre showing wear on both edges

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,101 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 55,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,860 miles

child seat fitted

front and rear pads half worn

nearside rear driveshaft inner seal weeping

Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,504 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,442 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 NUC 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 70.8%.

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 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 NUC, 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 NUC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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