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SG53 PBT

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,958 mi
Last recorded90,958 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 PBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 90,958 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 90,513 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 89,868 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,828 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 87,827 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both steps (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 86,373 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 85,413 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 21 Nov 2019 85,352 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 1 Dec 2018 82,890 miles

Nearside Front side step corroded

Under body slight surface corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2018 82,890 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front side step corroded

Under body slight surface corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,926 miles

Body has slight corrosion under surface (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 78,515 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function leaking at top (2.7.2a)

Offside Fuel system component leaking at rear of tank (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rears (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Front all front suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 72,853 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,962 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 69,947 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf sill corroded and holed / not in prescribed area at time of test

osf sill holed / not in prescribed area at time of test

unable to fully inspect brake pipes where covered in grease

Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,145 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease / unable to fully inspect brake pipes

osf and n sf abs sensors/ bolt missing / sensor is secure at time of test

osr nsr and osf tyres starting to perrish and split in tread area / within limita at time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2013 67,143 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease / unable to fully inspect brake pipes

osf and n sf abs sensors/ bolt missing / sensor is secure at time of test

osr nsr and osf tyres starting to perrish and split in tread area / within limita at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2012 63,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 58,844 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,911 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,176 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,279 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 32,180 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,387 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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SG53 PBT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SG53 PBT, 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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SG53 PBT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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