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RA53 JYC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,949 mi
Last recorded164,949 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 JYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 164,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 154,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 154,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 144,906 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 144,079 miles

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front x4 upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front upper lowrer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 134,639 miles

both front track rod ends minor play

exhaust minor leek

number plates deteriated

Pass 25 Jul 2017 121,074 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 108,173 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 103,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,206 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 94,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,530 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,560 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 77,997 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 70,723 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 70,701 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 70,701 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 60,187 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,504 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,290 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 41,290 miles

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

exhuast corroded

front pads worn low

tested in the wet

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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RA53 JYC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RA53 JYC, 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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What year was RA53 JYC registered?

RA53 JYC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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