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W529 HKL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,590 mi
Last recorded152,590 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 HKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 152,590 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage both lower sill's (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 152,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight damage both lower sill's (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 148,648 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 148,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both inner sills have corrosion but not excessive

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

osr tyre close to legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2015 133,649 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 133,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 128,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 127,844 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 127,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 126,656 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 122,430 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 116,975 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 116,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 112,221 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise parking brake long but not at end of travel.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 105,546 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 98,005 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 82,631 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 82,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W529 HKL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W529 HKL, 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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W529 HKL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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