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SA53 MLZ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,822 mi
Last recorded164,822 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 MLZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 164,822 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch x2 (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 147,818 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 147,807 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 159,999 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 159,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking At fuel tank (7.2.3)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 156,993 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 155,569 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 155,564 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 151,779 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 151,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 148,083 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 148,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 139,041 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 124,835 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 358,799 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 94,384 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 94,384 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 72,370 miles

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

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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 MLZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA53 MLZ, 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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SA53 MLZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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