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PL52 RXH

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,787 mi
Last recorded138,787 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 RXH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 138,787 miles

Rear both tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2021 134,002 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 129,491 miles

N/S/F Brake binding.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 122,526 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 116,943 miles

N/S Steering rack gaiter deteriorated.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres perished and split.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 110,637 miles

rear sills corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2017 110,637 miles

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

rear sills corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2016 109,159 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 109,158 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear and across rear axle to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre damaged on inner wall

rear fuel tank breather pipes broken

Fail 8 Apr 2015 108,991 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre damaged on inner wall

rear fuel tank breather pipes broken

Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front and Nearside Rear tyres Inner walls slight damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 102,901 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front and Nearside Rear tyres Inner walls slight damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,381 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

temporary repair to osr light

Fail 6 Feb 2013 94,381 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

temporary repair to osr light

Fail 22 Jan 2013 94,347 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,608 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,735 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 73,950 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 73,950 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,319 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,485 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 31,975 miles

rear pads low

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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PL52 RXH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PL52 RXH, 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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PL52 RXH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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