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VO53 WUW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,011 mi
Last recorded186,011 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 186,011 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 180,083 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 180,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

off side and near side door steps have lots of rust

Pass 26 Jun 2023 174,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Side running bars corroded.

Fail 26 Jun 2023 174,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Side running bars corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2022 168,031 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged.

Nearside Rear bumper damaged.

Nearside Rear light lens damaged.

Plastic head lamp lenses misting up.

Side steps corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2022 167,948 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front bumper slightly damaged.

Nearside Rear bumper damaged.

Nearside Rear light lens damaged.

Plastic head lamp lenses misting up.

Side steps corroded.

Pass 26 May 2021 156,195 miles

Both side steps corroded and holed but secure .

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arches corroded under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor section corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear sometimes seats not presented for testing purposes.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Brake lamp up to 50% operative

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sill sections corroded slightly. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle fitted with protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Fail 21 May 2021 156,025 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both side steps corroded and holed but secure .

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arches corroded under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor section corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear sometimes seats not presented for testing purposes.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Brake lamp up to 50% operative

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sill sections corroded slightly. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle fitted with protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 143,605 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both step holed and corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2020 143,600 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt missing rear under seats (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both step holed and corroded

Pass 18 May 2019 133,110 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner lower sill section corroded - (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 133,110 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arches holed and corroded - (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Rear Inner lower arches -Holes and corroded - (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Both at Base and top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner lower sill section corroded - (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 122,055 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 119,024 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 119,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 111,771 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade worn/split

Pass 8 Dec 2015 103,255 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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 24 May 2012 76,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,273 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen wiper blades worn/split

Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,467 miles

Offside front tyre perished on tread pattern

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,250 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,298 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,412 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 28,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 WUW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WUW, 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 WUW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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