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SP53 YHT

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

58,574 mi
Last recorded58,574 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 YHT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 58,574 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear track control arm front and rear bushes worn and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 58,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear track control arm front and rear bushes worn and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 57,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coolant leak heater pipes ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 57,028 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body panel insecure running board /door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coolant leak heater pipes ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 53,647 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,688 miles

Coolant leak heater pipes to rear ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 50,682 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (1.9.2a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak heater pipes to rear ()

Nearside Front brake gripping

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,507 miles

rear heater water pipes damp

Fail 22 Aug 2016 47,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear heater water pipes damp

Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,899 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 43,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,344 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriated

o/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriated

Fail 28 Aug 2013 35,056 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriated

o/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,299 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,827 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 25,810 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Rear discs are worn slightly

rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,042 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,525 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,415 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,228 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,063 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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SP53 YHT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SP53 YHT, 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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SP53 YHT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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