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PG53 TTJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,483 mi
Last recorded156,483 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 TTJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 156,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 151,475 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 151,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 146,127 miles

covers over engine and under vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2017 145,094 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 145,094 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 140,665 miles

BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT LIFT

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (CANT SEE PROPERLY)

TRAILER SOCKET CRACKED RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 6 Mar 2015 136,333 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 136,333 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 130,883 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 111,006 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,572 miles

slight wear in o/s/f suspension

Fail 7 Sep 2012 92,572 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight wear in o/s/f suspension

Pass 26 Sep 2011 77,686 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 77,686 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,276 miles

Fault noted with drive selector

Near side rear inner drive flange popped out from diff and is loosing oil

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,932 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 26,832 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,450 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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PG53 TTJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PG53 TTJ, 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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PG53 TTJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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