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VK53 HKP

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,806 mi
Last recorded89,806 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 HKP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,806 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 89,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill & wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 85,946 miles

Oil leak (engine)

Pass 13 May 2015 83,883 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 79,813 miles

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

auto pipes leaking fliud at front slight

coolant leak at rear

nsr tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,286 miles

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

rear coolant pipe corroded and leaking

Fail 13 Feb 2013 73,268 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

rear coolant pipe corroded and leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2012 63,540 miles

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

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

front wipers split but clearing screen

nsrear fog light tapped up with red tape not showing white light at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2011 52,614 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,839 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 46,839 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,238 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,732 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,925 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 HKP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HKP, 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 HKP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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