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VK53 WUU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,512 mi
Last recorded137,512 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 137,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 137,497 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 135,273 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 131,184 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 128,058 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 125,789 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 125,714 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 104,843 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 91,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,006 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 62,006 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,688 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,609 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 28,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WUU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 100,894 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WUU, 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 WUU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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