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SB53 VFE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,886 mi
Last recorded105,886 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 105,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 108,225 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,267 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 100,264 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,478 miles

underbody corroded due to age of vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2016 94,083 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,057 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 93,057 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 90,484 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 90,484 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 90,468 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 89,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 88,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body underside has corrosion

brake discs corroded also brake slightly grabbing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,454 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front to rear and all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 81,685 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot door handle sticking on slightly

both rear brake discs worn and grooved slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2008 72,105 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,814 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 51,184 miles

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

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 VFE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SB53 VFE, 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 VFE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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