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RN53 AZU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,586 mi
Last recorded136,586 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 AZU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 136,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 133,484 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 129,504 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 125,161 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 121,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint borderline (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 114,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 114,206 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 102,575 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt not fully checked (child seat)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 78,762 miles

Childseat fitted to O/S/R saet.Unable to inspect seatbelt fully.

Large metal uder tray fitted to under side of vvehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

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

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

Poor reseve travel on handbrake.

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Vehicle in wet and muddy conditions.

Fail 20 Dec 2013 78,762 miles

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

Childseat fitted to O/S/R saet.Unable to inspect seatbelt fully.

Large metal uder tray fitted to under side of vvehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

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

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

Poor reseve travel on handbrake.

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Vehicle in wet and muddy conditions.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,097 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 68,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,785 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 59,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,434 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,385 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 45,385 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,258 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 36,258 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,690 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,600 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 19,600 miles

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

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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RN53 AZU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue 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 RN53 AZU, 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 RN53 AZU registered?

RN53 AZU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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