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SV52 XPS

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,661 mi
Last recorded66,661 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 XPS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2019 66,661 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front crossmember. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill centre. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Nut loose. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,808 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

small leak from offside front drive shaft gaiter

Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,161 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 57,161 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,097 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

crossmembers at front rusted and holed outwith any prescribed areas

front registration plate loose but not likely to fall off

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

oil cooler pipes/hoses rusty/perished

underside and various suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 56,092 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

crossmembers at front rusted and holed outwith any prescribed areas

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

oil cooler pipes/hoses rusty/perished

underside and various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,094 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre row seat at wheelarch (5.2.6)

very rusty around front end but outwith prescibribed areas

Fail 27 Oct 2015 54,060 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre row seat at wheelarch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre row seat at wheelarch (5.2.6)

very rusty around front end but outwith prescibribed areas

Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre perished on sidewall

o/s front brake gripping slightly

o/s rear tyre perished between treads

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Nov 2014 53,499 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre perished on sidewall

o/s front brake gripping slightly

o/s rear tyre perished between treads

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,855 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES GRIPPING

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NOT TESTED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Nov 2013 51,853 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKES GRIPPING

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NOT TESTED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre perished between treads

slight oil leak from rear differential

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Dec 2012 49,858 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre perished between treads

slight oil leak from rear differential

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,173 miles

both front brakes gripping slightly

both rear brake discs slightly scored/pitted

Fail 13 Dec 2011 45,169 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brakes gripping slightly

both rear brake discs slightly scored/pitted

Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,715 miles

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

both rear brake discs rusty around edges,sightly pitted and worn

Pass 23 Dec 2009 37,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 37,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 33,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,870 miles

nearside front tyre getting close to limit at outer edge

offside wiper blade torn very slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2006 23,400 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 16,621 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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SV52 XPS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SV52 XPS, 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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SV52 XPS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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