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WF53 VKB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

197,906 mi
Last recorded197,906 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 197,906 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 190,866 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 181,286 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 169,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 156,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 139,584 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 125,612 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 114,491 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 112,178 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,279 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 102,059 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 96,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,247 miles

srs warning lamp stays on

Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,046 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS system warning light is on indicating that there is a fault

Fail 11 Oct 2011 79,046 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS system warning light is on indicating that there is a fault

Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,587 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 70,458 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)

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,845 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,390 miles

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

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

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 VKB 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 90%.

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 WF53 VKB, 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 WF53 VKB registered?

WF53 VKB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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