MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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.
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.
Front bumper slightly damaged.
Nearside Rear bumper damaged.
Nearside Rear light lens damaged.
Plastic head lamp lenses misting up.
Side steps corroded.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade worn/split
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)
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)
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)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper blades worn/split
Offside front tyre perished on tread pattern
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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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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