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RJ53 UEX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

130,521 mi
Last recorded130,521 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 UEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 130,521 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 128,084 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 124,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 124,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes in trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes in trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 120,484 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 114,555 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff O/S shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 112,476 miles

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

Underside corroded slightly.

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 112,476 miles

Offside Front Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside corroded slightly.

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 104,388 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also unable to inspect middle seat belt. ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower door seal has corrosion.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 98,859 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 98,859 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,463 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 28 Oct 2016 91,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,878 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to check adult seat belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 83,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Child seat fitted, unable to check adult seat belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,215 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 77,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,294 miles

Both rear seats not fitted

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2012
Fail 26 Oct 2012 68,534 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,996 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,960 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,446 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,194 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,916 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,755 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 26,755 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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 UEX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RJ53 UEX, 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 RJ53 UEX registered?

RJ53 UEX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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