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PJ53 EAY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,543 mi
Last recorded161,543 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 161,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Feb 2023 158,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stonechip in windscreen

Underside shows signs of surface corrosion. Covered in mud not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2022 157,289 miles

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

Surface corrosion to underside including subframe, brake ferruls and springs

Pass 10 Mar 2021 149,950 miles

Dirt on underbody

Pass 11 Mar 2020 147,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 144,726 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 133,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear sections rusted leading to rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

both sidesteps support frames corroded and weak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 120,918 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,638 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,104 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 110,745 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 108,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 104,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 98,955 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 98,955 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 91,284 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 84,637 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 84,637 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tail lamp cracked but not showing any white light

Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,570 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 EAY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 EAY, 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 EAY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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