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VN53 NDG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

137,296 mi
Last recorded137,296 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 NDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 137,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 137,289 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 128,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 121,082 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 121,080 miles

Fuel pipe damaged under bonnet at filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking at filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,474 miles

Nearside running board mountings slightly corroded

Offside headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

Rear inner wheel arches slightly corrded

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 114,474 miles

Nearside running board mountings slightly corroded

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury running board (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

Rear inner wheel arches slightly corrded

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

running board brackets corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 110,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

running board brackets corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 108,172 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 108,167 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfiring (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,286 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 101,470 miles

both inner sills heavily corroded, weak. suspect outer sills, covered.

both rear steel brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode.

corrosion splits at both front top suspension mounts, not holed yet.

engine management lamp on.

front pads low.

Fail 27 May 2016 101,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost on metal. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low.

both inner sills heavily corroded, weak. suspect outer sills, covered.

both rear steel brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode.

corrosion splits at both front top suspension mounts, not holed yet.

engine management lamp on.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 98,906 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 98,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 94,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 85,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 85,375 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,246 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 80,246 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,716 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 70,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 64,999 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,297 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,911 miles

secondary rear seats not present at test

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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VN53 NDG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VN53 NDG, 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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VN53 NDG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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