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SO53 LYY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,832 mi
Last recorded134,832 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 LYY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 134,832 miles

light corrosion to under body

Pass 30 May 2018 134,719 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side steps corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 134,719 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Both sides (4.4.4 (a))

Side steps corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 132,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

chassis corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 130,800 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front sill area corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

aux rear seats stowed away

n/s accessory step badly corroded underneath and weakened

oil leaks

o/s accessory step badly corroded and weakened and insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2016 130,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front sill area corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

aux rear seats stowed away

oil leaks

tracs warning light on

o/s accessory step badly corroded and weakened and insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2015 129,160 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aux rear seats removed

both rear arches badly corroded but not yet holed or seriously weakened

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering wheel outer cover frayed and partially missing but not affecting control

Fail 12 Feb 2015 129,155 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aux rear seats removed

both rear arches badly corroded but not yet holed or seriously weakened

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering wheel outer cover frayed and partially missing but not affecting control

Pass 11 Feb 2014 122,856 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 122,854 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 116,698 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2013 116,698 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2012 110,631 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 110,631 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 106,100 miles

front tyres wearing more on inside

Fail 28 Jan 2011 106,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing more on inside

Pass 29 Jan 2010 98,396 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 84,585 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 72,354 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 72,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 57,707 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 LYY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SO53 LYY, 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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SO53 LYY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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