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VK53 FRL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,366 mi
Last recorded96,366 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 96,366 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 96,056 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 96,056 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 95,462 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,017 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 94,015 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear ,at rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,363 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,315 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 87,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 81,675 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,158 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 76,158 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,666 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 70,642 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,571 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,613 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 34,049 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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VK53 FRL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VK53 FRL, 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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VK53 FRL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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