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SL53 DPE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,014 mi
Last recorded147,014 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 DPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 147,014 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 147,011 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 143,971 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 134,782 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 134,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 134,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high + outer lense deteriorated (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high + outer lense deteriorated (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front headlamp loose but not insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose but not insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2016 119,318 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 119,158 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint swivel (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 103,091 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp Has Slight Movement In Its Fixings

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 85,854 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Badly Worn On Outer Edge (265/70/16)

Nearside Headlamp Has Slight Movement In Its Fixings

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,389 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,156 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 73,156 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,546 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,772 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,142 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 43,373 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 43,373 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 6 Aug 2007 35,942 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 35,942 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,538 miles

n/s/f brake pads borderline to failure, requires replacement, before discs damage accures

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre just legal 1.6 borderline

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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SL53 DPE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL53 DPE, 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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SL53 DPE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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