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VK53 WVO

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,616 mi
Last recorded163,616 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 163,616 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake lever high

handbrake imbalance o/s rear

Fail 31 Jul 2018 163,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake lever high

handbrake imbalance o/s rear

Pass 9 Jan 2017 148,922 miles

Rear Coolant leak ()

under side of car covered in dry mud unable to see very well

Fail 3 Jan 2017 148,921 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt 2nd row (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt 2nd row (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing 3rd row (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing 3rd row (5.1.1)

Rear Coolant leak ()

under side of car covered in dry mud unable to see very well

Pass 28 Jan 2016 140,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 128,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 128,056 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 115,113 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 108,168 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 108,167 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 99,429 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 91,190 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 91,185 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 82,688 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 82,686 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

advise handbrake travell

Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Dec 2007 57,024 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,351 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 WVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WVO, 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 WVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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