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SV53 SFX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,020 mi
Last recorded134,020 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 SFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 134,020 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 130,113 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

both floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slightly corroded

both rear upper shocker casings corroded

both side step brackets corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 114,779 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 99,170 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 97,651 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,837 miles

BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,460 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 77,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,296 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 62,720 miles

Coolant leak

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

under side of vehicle showing deteraition

Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,493 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,489 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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SV53 SFX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SV53 SFX, 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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What year was SV53 SFX registered?

SV53 SFX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is SV53 SFX safe to buy?

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