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SY53 YCC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,394 mi
Last recorded103,394 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 YCC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 103,394 miles

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

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

vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,743 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 95,743 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to both n/s o/s front flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both front brakes binding (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner and outer sills holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all discs pitted

bad engine oil leak

o/s/r shocker casing corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 87,156 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 87,154 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 83,045 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,301 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,710 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 73,710 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 68,495 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 60,842 miles

bad transmisson oil leak at oil cooler [SUSPECT PIPES CORRODED]

Fail 10 Oct 2007 60,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bad transmisson oil leak at oil cooler [SUSPECT PIPES CORRODED]

Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,788 miles

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

N/S FRONT BUMPER -WING ACCIDENT DAMADGED

N/S FRONT UNDERWHEEL ARCH [PLASTICK COVER] FOULING WHEEL ON FULL LOCK

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SY53 YCC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY53 YCC, 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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SY53 YCC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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