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SA53 VPZ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,720 mi
Last recorded117,720 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 VPZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 117,720 miles

both front to rear brake pipes covered in underseal underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 19 Jan 2019 117,648 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 117,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 113,687 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 113,687 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 113,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 109,770 miles

Water pipe corroded and leaking coolant

Fail 23 Sep 2015 109,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) From flexi hose to front (2.2.D.2b)

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

Water pipe corroded and leaking coolant

Pass 29 Oct 2014 103,632 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 94,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 82,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 82,545 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,700 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 58,683 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,683 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,639 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,796 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,978 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 VPZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VPZ, 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 SA53 VPZ registered?

SA53 VPZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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