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SO53 CXN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,946 mi
Last recorded116,946 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 CXN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 116,946 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 108,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 100,208 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 88,186 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 77,123 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 77,112 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner and outer sill a rear of sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 62,660 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 56,463 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 54,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper slightly damp/fluid

general corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 13 Nov 2019 54,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust silencer broken off (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper slightly damp/fluid

engine has slight missfire

general corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 15 Nov 2018 48,499 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 48,498 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2012 45,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heat sheild insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2012 45,262 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heat sheild insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,063 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,926 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,765 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,430 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,263 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,362 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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SO53 CXN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO53 CXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO53 CXN registered?

SO53 CXN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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