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VK53 WUV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,742 mi
Last recorded127,742 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 127,742 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion building up along the whole underside of the vehicle

Damage to rear end of the vehicle

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 147,738 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Rear bumper and both rear side panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step half detached and severely deformed and damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Multiple light units sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Hole in screen plus cracks (3.2 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion building up along the whole underside of the vehicle

Damage to rear end of the vehicle

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 141,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 141,879 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 133,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 122,731 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Outer brake pad wearing low

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

stone chip in zone A not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 29 Jan 2018 122,731 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Outer brake pad wearing low

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stone chip in zone A not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Jan 2017 111,438 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 111,438 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 102,892 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 92,633 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,425 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,988 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 79,988 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 73,587 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,575 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,259 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 48,259 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 37,852 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,111 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 26,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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 WUV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

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

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