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SM53 VKG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,915 mi
Last recorded126,915 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 VKG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 126,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 108,279 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 108,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 97,219 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 97,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 91,076 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 91,076 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,340 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 69,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 62,372 miles

front tyres worn close to limit (advise)

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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SM53 VKG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM53 VKG, 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 SM53 VKG registered?

SM53 VKG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is SM53 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 VKG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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