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WF52 PVL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,270 mi
Last recorded133,270 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 PVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 133,270 miles

Excessive corrosion to front of offside and nearside side steps

Excessive corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Nearside rear upper lamp damaged and repaired

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 133,235 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Excessive corrosion to front of offside and nearside side steps

Excessive corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Nearside rear upper lamp damaged and repaired

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 126,282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 118,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 112,520 miles

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)

offside rear shock absorber shroud is corroded and broken away, but is not effecting the operation of the shock absorber

Fail 3 Jul 2013 112,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

offside rear shock absorber shroud is corroded and broken away, but is not effecting the operation of the shock absorber

Fail 28 Jun 2013 112,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 104,258 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,594 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,002 miles

1x bulb blown in high level brake lamp

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 91,847 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

1x bulb blown in high level brake lamp

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 83,006 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,006 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,499 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 73,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,654 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 62,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,523 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 52,523 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 41,498 miles

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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WF52 PVL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WF52 PVL, 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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WF52 PVL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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