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WF53 KSV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,967 mi
Last recorded169,967 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 KSV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 169,967 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has general body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2024 166,502 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides Rear Seat Belt Mounting Areas In Wheel Arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 165,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Underneath Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Main Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Wrongly (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 160,721 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 160,721 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 153,168 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 149,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 149,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 143,471 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 139,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 139,172 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure Rear Box Mounting Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tail Gate (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 133,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 142,904 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 142,894 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Wires and Bracket Insecure (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal Brake Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Wires and Bracket Insecure (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Lens Broken (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trailer Wire Socket Insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2016 133,221 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 122,375 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 111,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 111,553 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 99,320 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 74,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,618 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,541 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 47,451 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,041 miles

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

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 6 Sep 2007 16,342 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,232 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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WF53 KSV 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 WF53 KSV, 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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WF53 KSV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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