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SV53 ZZE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,302 mi
Last recorded84,302 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ZZE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,302 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill pannel corroded at rear

Pass 26 Jun 2015 80,636 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 80,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 72,440 miles

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

both outer sills rotten

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,440 miles

both outer sills rotten

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,728 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 67,616 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both side steps rotten, offside loose.

o/s wiper blade torn

water leak at o/s rad area.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,729 miles

most tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,094 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,096 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,899 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight play detected at offside steering rack arm

Fail 6 Oct 2009 40,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

slight play detected at offside steering rack arm

Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,122 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 36,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play found at offside steering rack arm

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,441 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight play found at offside steering rack arm

Fail 16 Oct 2007 31,441 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight play found at offside steering rack arm

Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,001 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 21,996 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZZE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SV53 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

SV53 ZZE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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