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VO53 NFD

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,948 mi
Last recorded127,948 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 NFD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 127,948 miles

slight surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2021 127,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2020 119,185 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 119,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 109,493 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 109,493 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play adjusted (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 100,078 miles

30% centre stop light inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 100,066 miles

Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

30% centre stop light inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 88,645 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 88,645 miles

Fuel pipe insecure reclip (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjust (3.1.6b)

Towbar component insecure retighten bolts (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,774 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 79,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,545 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,962 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,229 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded inner face

Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,684 miles

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

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

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

emissions higher than expected

Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,287 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 22,621 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,102 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,935 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NFD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NFD, 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 NFD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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