MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
fuel filler pipe rusty
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?
Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SB53 VFD registered?
SB53 VFD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 November 2003.
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