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SK53 VTG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,309 mi
Last recorded130,309 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 VTG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 130,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265-70 16s (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully assess welding repairs due to coverings

Fail 3 Mar 2018 130,264 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side sill top (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill and under sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear sill and under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265-70-16s worn and cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 128,164 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 122,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 118,230 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 113,445 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 113,443 miles

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

n/s/f tyre wear near 1.6mm

Pass 8 Nov 2012 109,073 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 109,073 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 104,791 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 104,791 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside abs sensor is fouling cv joint

Pass 18 Nov 2010 97,435 miles

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

offside front wheel binding slightly

Fail 13 Nov 2010 97,432 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 88,093 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,944 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 58,908 miles

advise rear tyres getting down in centre of tread.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,959 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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SK53 VTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SK53 VTG, 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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SK53 VTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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