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RN52 VEW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 VEW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PLUS TREAD GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND TREAD GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND TREAD GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE AND STEPPED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024

Underside corroded especially inner sills .

Pass 8 Feb 2023

Exhaust heatshields loose and rattling .

Underside of vehicle corroded especially inner sill at rear .

Pass 17 Feb 2022

exhaust system rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2022

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2021

Underside corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2020

RUSTING ON NEAR SIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILLS

Pass 7 Feb 2019

Underside corroded especially around rear inner sills.

Fail 5 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brakes slightly out of balance when operated together on the rolling brake tester.

Underside corroded especially around rear inner sills.

Pass 12 Feb 2018

both rear inner sills rusty

exhaust rusty

outer sills have covers fitted

venting pipes at rear rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2017 54,538 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,308 miles

Underside and underside components corroded.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 53,308 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)

Underside and underside components corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,811 miles

slight play in offside steering rack ball joint

Pass 11 Feb 2014

centre exhaust heatshield loose

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,725 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,379 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,227 miles

both front tyres perrishing

both rear tyres perrishing + wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,483 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,558 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,110 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,080 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,739 miles

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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RN52 VEW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RN52 VEW, 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 RN52 VEW registered?

RN52 VEW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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