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VO53 WUP

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

181,299 mi
Last recorded181,299 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 181,299 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 173,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 164,641 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 156,955 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 149,521 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 149,521 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (chalked (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 137,880 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 137,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 126,823 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 115,763 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,938 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 110,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,895 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 91,215 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 81,932 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,840 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 71,431 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,431 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Feb 2008 51,595 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2007 50,174 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,238 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 39,238 miles

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

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 WUP 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 77.3%.

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 VO53 WUP, 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 WUP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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