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VK53 WVU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,699 mi
Last recorded107,699 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 107,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 107,681 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Body component insecure Side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 100,576 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 95,290 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 83,312 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 78,096 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 75,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,570 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch under bonnet corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Rear o/s and n/s rear outer side walls on tyres cracked

corrosion to under body

o/s side step corroded

slight play in o/s inner tie rod

Fail 24 Mar 2018 72,560 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch under bonnet (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch under bonnet corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Rear o/s and n/s rear outer side walls on tyres cracked

corrosion to under body

o/s side step corroded

slight play in o/s inner tie rod

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,287 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,299 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,852 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,035 miles

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

both rear seat belts not inspected due to load in boot

Fail 20 Mar 2013 66,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear seat belts not inspected due to load in boot

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,480 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,514 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,696 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,742 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,635 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake needs adjusting

service 45k

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 WVU 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 86.4%.

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 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

VK53 WVU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VK53 WVU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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