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VK53 WUW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,668 mi
Last recorded146,668 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 146,668 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 146,668 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 120,159 miles

Rear box deteriated

Pass 12 Jul 2010 88,040 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 88,040 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 120,887 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 120,887 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 103,795 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight noise when nearside front wheel rotated, no roughness detected

Fail 21 Oct 2008 103,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight noise when nearside front wheel rotated, no roughness detected

Pass 24 Oct 2007 89,247 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 61,458 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 61,458 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 WUW 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 58.3%.

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

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