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SA53 MLY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,366 mi
Last recorded142,366 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 MLY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 142,366 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 137,478 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 128,001 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 107,072 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 107,072 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 93,309 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 81,469 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 81,469 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,505 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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SA53 MLY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA53 MLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SA53 MLY?

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What year was SA53 MLY registered?

SA53 MLY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is SA53 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 MLY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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