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SH53 BLF

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,885 mi
Last recorded88,885 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 BLF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 88,885 miles

both inner sills heavily corroded

front suspension arms heavily corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 88,884 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

both inner sills heavily corroded

front suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 87,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front subframe heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear inner sill heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear inner sill heavily corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 87,861 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front subframe heavily corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill heavily corroded

Offside Rear inner sill heavily corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,809 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 36,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,690 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,678 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,140 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 55,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,616 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 42,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,242 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,181 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SH53 BLF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SH53 BLF, 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 SH53 BLF registered?

SH53 BLF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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