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VK53 UMX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,477 mi
Last recorded86,477 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 UMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 86,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,348 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,357 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 85,094 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,890 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,907 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,493 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,360 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2013 73,735 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,887 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 72,887 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,848 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,145 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 58,137 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,914 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,641 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 40,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,309 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 UMX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK53 UMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK53 UMX?

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What year was VK53 UMX registered?

VK53 UMX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is VK53 UMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK53 UMX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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