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VX53 OSE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,344 mi
Last recorded143,344 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 OSE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 143,344 miles

Rear NUMBER PLATE DETERIATED

Fail 7 Jun 2018 143,120 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear NUMBER PLATE DETERIATED

Pass 17 May 2017 128,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2017 128,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,554 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 112,345 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 97,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,816 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,260 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,316 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 72,207 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,502 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,918 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 58,812 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,896 miles

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

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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VX53 OSE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX53 OSE, 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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What year was VX53 OSE registered?

VX53 OSE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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