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SL53 VRK

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,569 mi
Last recorded113,569 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 VRK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 113,569 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced IN SIDE ARCH UNDER BONNET 2 LOCATIONS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced IN SIDE ARCH UNDER BONNET FRONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 112,616 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced IN SIDE ARCH UNDER BONNET 2 LOCATIONS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced IN SIDE ARCH UNDER BONNET FRONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 109,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch inner wing area. (6.1.B.2)

Off side and Near side inner side step brackets corroded.

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch inner wing area. (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 109,413 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch inner wing area. (6.1.B.2)

Off side and Near side inner side step brackets corroded.

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch inner wing area. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 105,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Iner wing/wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Inner wing / wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Oil level low.

Rear Wiper blade worn.

Fail 1 Feb 2017 105,107 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Iner wing/wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Inner wing / wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Oil level low.

Rear Wiper blade worn.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 101,592 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

body & chassis showing signs of corrosion front to rear

Pass 9 Dec 2014 95,029 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 95,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,601 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,989 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 81,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 73,490 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 64,454 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 64,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 56,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,787 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 44,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,920 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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SL53 VRK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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