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RK53 NAO

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,521 mi
Last recorded156,521 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 NAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 156,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s rear axle bushes have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 156,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s rear axle bushes have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 150,328 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 150,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner rear cill (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 136,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 136,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer rear cill excessively corroded (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure NSR corner insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 124,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at outer edge [285/55/18 113V] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

auto- gearbox fluid cooler pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 124,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at outer edge [285/55/18 113V] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

auto- gearbox fluid cooler pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 109,858 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 109,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,482 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,933 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 66,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,915 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn and rear discs corroded on edges.

Oil leak in g/box area,,.

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

Slight corrosion on inner body sills

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,481 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Some wear on brake discs.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,758 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,012 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,108 miles

chip on windscreen borderline strong advise

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,856 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,479 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 37,479 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,531 miles

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

Offside Front 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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RK53 NAO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RK53 NAO, 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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RK53 NAO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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