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VK53 WUO

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,076 mi
Last recorded114,076 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 114,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight damage to rear os bumper

Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,831 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 103,736 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 91,143 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 82,743 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,756 miles

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

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

parking brake lever travel long

Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,671 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 40,639 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,303 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 57,303 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,143 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 45,142 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 WUO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WUO, 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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What year was VK53 WUO registered?

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

Is VK53 WUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK53 WUO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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