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VK53 WUL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,331 mi
Last recorded76,331 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 WUL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 76,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 74,750 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 74,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,908 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 WUL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUL, 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

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What year was VK53 WUL registered?

VK53 WUL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is VK53 WUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK53 WUL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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