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VK53 VNN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,920 mi
Last recorded120,920 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 120,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 113,600 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 109,899 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 109,869 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front discs corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 102,824 miles

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

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

ESR light on PRS

Water pipes very corroded and starting to leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 102,824 miles

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

ESR light on PRS

Water pipes very corroded and starting to leak

Pass 1 May 2013 95,986 miles

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

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

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

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

sat nav holder on windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,875 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 74,715 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 74,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,408 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Nov 2009 66,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,133 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 61,132 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 55,868 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 55,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 51,649 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 VNN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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