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WF53 YMK

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,169 mi
Last recorded161,169 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 161,169 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 161,169 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 156,065 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 156,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 150,409 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 150,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake insecure Back plate fouling wheel (1.1.21 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 143,681 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 143,681 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 135,551 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 132,118 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 126,975 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 125,998 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 125,577 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 125,574 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 119,349 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 119,349 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 108,538 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2016 108,538 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,071 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 100,071 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 93,575 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 87,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear drive shaft seal leaking

Outer sill covers and steps fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 87,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear drive shaft seal leaking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer sill covers and steps fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 80,911 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyrtes wearing on inner edges

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2011 74,386 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 69,408 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,020 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,332 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,857 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,749 miles

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)

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 YMK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

WF53 YMK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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