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VN53 WVG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,833 mi
Last recorded169,833 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 WVG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 169,833 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight Corrosion To Front & Rear Arches

Vehicle Under-Sealed

Pass 3 Aug 2023 162,212 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight Corrosion to Front & Rear Arches

Undersealed - Throughout

Pass 2 Aug 2022 153,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight Corrosion O/S Inner Bay

Slight Corrosion To Rear Arches

Undersealed To Underside

Pass 10 Aug 2021 146,309 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

corrosion o/s inner bay

crack in screen not affecting drivers view

viehcle as corrosion o/s and n/s rear inner sill

Pass 25 Aug 2020 142,605 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

as corrosion to o/s inner wing

as corrosion to rear sills n/s and o/s inner and outer

crack in screen not affecting drivers view

Fail 25 Aug 2020 142,605 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

as corrosion to o/s inner wing

as corrosion to rear sills n/s and o/s inner and outer

crack in screen not affecting drivers view

Pass 29 Aug 2019 138,746 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

has corrosion to n/s and o/s inner and outer sills

has corrosion to o/s inner wing

Pass 31 Aug 2018 127,518 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to o/s inner wing

vehicle as slight corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Aug 2017 121,894 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

vehicle as slight corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2017 121,894 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

vehicle as slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2016 118,019 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 114,968 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 109,396 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 109,391 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,079 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 99,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 77,413 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,706 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,850 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,590 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,958 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,194 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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VN53 WVG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN53 WVG, 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 WVG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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