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VK53 WUM

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,565 mi
Last recorded123,565 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 123,565 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Handbrake travel

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 116,293 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip in screen

condition of rear bumper

corrosion & security of o/s and n/s step sill BORDERLINE

corrosion o/s and n/s inner sills

corrosion rear subframe and suspension arms

damage to n/s/r light lens

Fail 6 Jun 2024 116,281 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condition (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip in screen

condition of rear bumper

corrosion & security of o/s and n/s step sill BORDERLINE

corrosion o/s and n/s inner sills

corrosion rear subframe and suspension arms

damage to n/s/r light lens

Pass 12 May 2023 108,987 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight wear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside corrosion on o/s step sill BORDERLINE

condition of rear bumper

corrosion & security of n/s step sill BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear subframe & suspension arms

Pass 8 Apr 2022 102,085 miles

Chip In Screen

Condition Of Headlamp Lenses And Aims

Damage To o/s/f And n/s/f Light Lens

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Security Of n/s Side Step Borderline

Underside Corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2022 102,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chip In Screen

Condition Of Headlamp Lenses And Aims

Damage To o/s/f And n/s/f Light Lens

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Security Of n/s Side Step Borderline

Underside Corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2021 92,460 miles

fluctuation on front brakes

underside corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2019 92,151 miles

Both front brake pipes (inner arches) freshly covered in grease

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge - BORDERLINE

Both side steps & mountings corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Rear subframe & attached suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 92,138 miles

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

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

Both front brake pipes (inner arches) freshly covered in grease

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge - BORDERLINE

Both side steps & mountings corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Rear subframe & attached suspension components corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 85,518 miles

corrosion n n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes BORDERLINE

damage to rear bumper

Pass 24 May 2017 83,860 miles

corrosion on n/s and o/s undersills

damage o rear bumper and n/s/r light lense

front brake balance and fluctuation

Fail 23 May 2017 83,856 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipes above axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking main pipes above axle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion on n/s and o/s undersills

damage o rear bumper and n/s/r light lense

front brake balance and fluctuation

Pass 11 May 2016 79,423 miles

condition of o/s mirror

corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes

damage to rear bumper

Fail 11 May 2016 79,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

condition of o/s mirror

corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes

damage to rear bumper

Pass 20 May 2015 1,596 miles

corrosion and blow on exhaust

corrosion and grease on n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

corrosion on rear of main front to rear brake pipe

o/s mirror

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,955 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under tray .under radiator is insecure at rear,

Pass 21 May 2013 58,513 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 52,748 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Positive battery terminal loose

Fail 25 May 2012 52,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Positive battery terminal loose

Pass 26 May 2011 49,349 miles

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

security o/s door mirror

Fail 26 May 2011 49,349 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

security o/s door mirror

Fail 28 May 2010 48,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 48,401 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,843 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,064 miles

brake readings dec test fb 75% hb 28%

Fail 11 Sep 2007 32,062 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

metal undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,278 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 WUM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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