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SB53 VFD

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,418 mi
Last recorded160,418 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 VFD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 160,418 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 159,946 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged filler neck (7.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 151,618 miles

fuel filler pipe rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2017 151,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion metal on step (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount inner sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler pipe rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2016 148,104 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 148,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure falling out (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2015 143,370 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 143,370 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s/r brake splash plate corroded and insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2013 138,936 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 138,935 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 135,687 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 135,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 129,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 120,803 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 108,742 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 108,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 96,090 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 96,090 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 85,528 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 70,931 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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SB53 VFD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB53 VFD, 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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SB53 VFD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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