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VO53 KZJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,652 mi
Last recorded170,652 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 KZJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 170,652 miles

front wipers perished

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inside edges (step tyres)

vehicle very rusty and corroded in many places on underside and both rear under body sills

Fail 21 Mar 2016 170,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by bulk head (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure filler neck pipe and breather pipes corroded away (7.2.1)

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

front wipers perished

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inside edges (step tyres)

vehicle very rusty and corroded in many places on underside and both rear under body sills

Pass 27 Mar 2015 162,051 miles

rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Fail 17 Mar 2015 161,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Pass 27 Mar 2014 148,865 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 138,344 miles

Front & rear brake pads worn low.

O/s wiper split.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 138,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front & rear brake pads worn low.

O/s wiper split.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 124,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 113,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 101,652 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 101,651 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 85,762 miles

front bumper loose on n/s of vehicle

front number plate deteriorated

o/s/r reflector cracked but still complete

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,066 miles

Front bumper insecure

o/s/r lamp cracked on reflector but not affecting it working

small crack in o/s fog lamp but not effecting performance

Fail 24 Sep 2007 72,066 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

o/s/r lamp cracked on reflector but not affecting it working

small crack in o/s fog lamp but not effecting performance

Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,758 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 54,758 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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VO53 KZJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VO53 KZJ, 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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VO53 KZJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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