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SW52 GHN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,006 mi
Last recorded178,006 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 GHN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 178,006 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 168,229 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 157,699 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 146,316 miles

Front body corroded

Nearside body corrosion

Nearside body corrosion

Nearside front wheel arch corrosion

Nearside rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside body corrosion

Offside rear wheel arch corrosion

Oil leak

Under body corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2014 139,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear under side of vechile showing signs of corrison

Fail 11 Aug 2014 139,114 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear under side of vechile showing signs of corrison

Pass 14 Aug 2013 127,347 miles

excessive rusting on underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2013 127,347 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

excessive rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2012 120,345 miles

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2012 120,345 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2011 113,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 105,724 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 96,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 96,197 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2009 96,166 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2008 85,803 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 72,354 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 72,324 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SW52 GHN 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 72.2%.

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 SW52 GHN, 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 SW52 GHN registered?

SW52 GHN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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