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PO53 OML

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,048 mi
Last recorded164,048 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 OML
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 164,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under body very corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 164,048 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under body very corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 162,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 162,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 161,793 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner sills/chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 161,781 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Faulty lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (wheel arch to) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Faulty lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (wheel arch to) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 160,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced through out most of car underneath. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 160,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced through out most of car underneath. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 154,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 148,829 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS MISTING BUT BEAM PATTERN MEETS M.O.T CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

Fail 3 Aug 2017 148,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BLOW AT CENTRE JOIN (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/R INNER SILL SEVERE CORROSION AND HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users N/S/R CORNER OF BUMPER WITH MUD FLAP ATTACHED IS INSECURE AND MOVING AROUND (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

BOTH HEADLAMPS MISTING BUT BEAM PATTERN MEETS M.O.T CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

EXHAUST SYSTEM SUPPORTED SECURELY - BUT RESTING ON REAR SUBFRAME AREA

Pass 4 Aug 2016 143,795 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR ON EDGES

GENERAL CORROSION SHOWING UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 29 Jul 2015 135,101 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS MOT CRITERIA AND NEEDS TO BE APPLIED WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF FORCE IN ORDER TO MEET THE ACCEPTABLE LOWER LIMIT OF 16%

N/S/R BRAKE DISC SHOWING QUITE SEVERE CORROSION AND WEAR

N/S/R BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK

Fail 29 Jul 2015 135,097 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS MOT CRITERIA AND NEEDS TO BE APPLIED WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF FORCE IN ORDER TO MEET THE ACCEPTABLE LOWER LIMIT OF 16%

N/S/R BRAKE DISC SHOWING QUITE SEVERE CORROSION AND WEAR

N/S/R BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK

Pass 6 Aug 2014 127,961 miles

Oil leak

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 20 Jun 2013
Fail 18 Jun 2013 126,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 112,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 112,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 96,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2011 96,184 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,734 miles

slight rubbing noise from o/s/f

Pass 29 Mar 2010 81,597 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,990 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 65,675 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,675 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,532 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 43,607 miles

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

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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PO53 OML is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PO53 OML, 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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PO53 OML is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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