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VK53 WVV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

264,098 mi
Last recorded264,098 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 WVV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 264,098 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 264,077 miles

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both outer sills at rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 254,937 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 254,937 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 246,401 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 233,195 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 215,312 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

NO CAT FITTED

SILENCER BAFFLES RATTLE

Pass 23 Sep 2013 198,885 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 198,885 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 180,166 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 180,166 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 156,393 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 135,248 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 105,521 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 105,024 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,910 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 66,264 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 59,220 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 WVV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WVV, 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 WVV registered?

VK53 WVV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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