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RJ53 LYW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,374 mi
Last recorded66,374 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 LYW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2022 66,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened NUT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened NUT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner SILL GETTING RUSTY

Offside Rear Inner SILL GETTING RUSTY

Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 56,789 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,398 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 52,388 miles

Service brake excessively binding all four (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion to suspension components and underside of chassis

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,100 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,058 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,434 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,688 miles

front brake reading 24% imbalance

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,966 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,281 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,045 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,736 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,953 miles

nearside front tyre edge worn

Fail 1 Nov 2006 12,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2006 12,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

windscreen cracked

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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RJ53 LYW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ53 LYW, 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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RJ53 LYW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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