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PN53 VSF

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,776 mi
Last recorded90,776 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 VSF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,776 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 90,753 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 89,407 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 86,799 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 86,799 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 83,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch at top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 83,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel, in front of previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch at top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 82,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,407 miles

Nearside Rear under wheel arch starting to corrode

Welding repairs difficult to inspect due to underseal.

Fail 2 Oct 2020 79,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear under wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,195 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 77,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,262 miles

Front Outer o/s and n/s tyre treads starting to split

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill around existing repair (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,004 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2 ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 67,379 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 67,355 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,991 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,532 miles

all under side is heavly sealed

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,346 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,778 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,959 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,794 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,097 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,578 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,370 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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PN53 VSF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PN53 VSF, 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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PN53 VSF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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