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SN52 OCU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

195,890 mi
Last recorded195,890 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 OCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 195,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 195,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both have aftermarket bulbs (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 182,222 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 182,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 166,369 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn at inner shoulder

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 166,143 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn at inner shoulder

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 157,230 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 157,230 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 148,648 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 148,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 143,014 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 142,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2013 137,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 137,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 131,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 119,233 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise all brake pads

advise hand brake travel

Pass 22 Dec 2010 119,203 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 119,203 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 113,971 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 113,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 96,145 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 82,196 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 82,196 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 64,957 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 64,957 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,854 miles

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

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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SN52 OCU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SN52 OCU, 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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SN52 OCU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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