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PJ53 DGU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,951 mi
Last recorded133,951 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 DGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 133,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body / sills x 2 front to rear corroded / chassis corroded

side steps x 2 front to rear corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2020 126,835 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2019 122,435 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2018 117,004 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 112,101 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise front tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2016 107,490 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 107,490 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 102,928 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise offside rear lamp

advise rear brake pads

advise rear tyres out of shape

Pass 16 Oct 2013 91,896 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise nearside front top & bottom ball joints

advise rear tyres out of shape

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,770 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise offside front tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2012 86,770 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise offside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2011 82,062 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 76,372 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,623 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 59,181 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,935 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,738 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 DGU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PJ53 DGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ53 DGU registered?

PJ53 DGU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for PJ53 DGU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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