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VN53 WVB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,604 mi
Last recorded199,604 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 WVB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 199,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside front+rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside front+rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Fail 10 Sep 2019 199,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside front+rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside front+rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 199,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both inner and outer sill rusted

under body rusted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 193,457 miles

Nearside front door mirror glass is missing

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 183,429 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 170,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 152,284 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inside

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside

Fail 10 Jan 2015 152,284 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inside

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 29 Jan 2014 144,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 135,506 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 123,248 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 123,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 99,870 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2011 99,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 71,760 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

power steering noisey

rear brake disc starting to wear/corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Jul 2009 71,758 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

power steering noisey

rear brake disc starting to wear/corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Aug 2008 65,544 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres starting to wear

o/s and n/s side panels mountings starting to corrode

Fail 4 Aug 2008 65,544 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres starting to wear

o/s and n/s side panels mountings starting to corrode

Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,275 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 49,274 miles

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

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

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 WVB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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