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VE52 VAM

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,465 mi
Last recorded160,465 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 VAM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 160,465 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 160,465 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint nut has split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 146,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 131,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 114,910 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 114,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 18 May 2017 98,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 98,330 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,730 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 91,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,710 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,875 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,374 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,202 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,211 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,185 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,211 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,347 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,990 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 VAM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAM, 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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VE52 VAM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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