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VE52 SSV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,367 mi
Last recorded161,367 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 SSV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 161,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Fail 5 Nov 2025 161,359 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 19 Nov 2024 156,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

slight play in steering/suspension rubbers/joints

Fail 30 Oct 2024 155,992 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

slight play in steering/suspension rubbers/joints

Pass 8 Nov 2023 149,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake only just met requirements

head lamps faded

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

slight play in steering/suspension rubbers/joints

Fail 30 Oct 2023 149,959 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rears (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

head lamps faded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake only just met requirements

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

slight play in steering/suspension rubbers/joints

Pass 18 Nov 2022 146,719 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Fail 8 Nov 2022 146,683 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Pass 15 Nov 2021 140,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 140,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

both side step mountings corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 135,822 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 133,685 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 131,786 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 129,047 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 126,359 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 124,841 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 122,786 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 120,501 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 117,278 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 114,391 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 114,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 111,502 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 104,116 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 91,368 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 80,908 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 61,208 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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VE52 SSV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VE52 SSV, 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 VE52 SSV registered?

VE52 SSV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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