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PJ53 EPN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,552 mi
Last recorded171,552 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 171,552 miles

o/s front ball joint cover slightly worn/n/s rear brake pipe rusty/parking brake just passed.

Pass 18 Oct 2022 168,126 miles

rear inner wheel arch slightly rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2021 163,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front inner arches rusty

rear pads low

Pass 31 Oct 2020 160,180 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 158,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 155,842 miles

both rear sill inner sill panals rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2017 150,408 miles

n/s and and o/s rear inner sills rusty

n/s rear out brake pad low

Pass 4 Oct 2016 143,210 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 135,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 135,250 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 126,474 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 117,905 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 117,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,154 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 103,188 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 103,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 93,565 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 93,565 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 77,772 miles

high level brake light one light out

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,362 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,104 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 44,104 miles

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

suspect battery in poor state of charge

Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,457 miles

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

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 EPN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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