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PJ53 AMK

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,037 mi
Last recorded154,037 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 AMK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 154,037 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 154,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 142,388 miles

all front brake pads worn low

Fail 11 Oct 2016 142,381 miles

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

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

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

all front brake pads worn low

Pass 6 Jul 2015 130,939 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 130,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 123,777 miles

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

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

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

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

rear fuel pipes rusty.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 116,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system centre mount is currently hitting the bodywork

Fail 30 Oct 2013 116,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system centre mount is currently hitting the bodywork

Pass 30 Oct 2012 106,005 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 105,889 miles

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

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

exhaust rubbing on floor

Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,100 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 92,826 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,772 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,625 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,197 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 37,194 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,592 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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PJ53 AMK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJ53 AMK, 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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PJ53 AMK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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