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WF53 YMP

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

118,625 mi
Last recorded118,625 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 YMP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 118,625 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 107,431 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 107,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 96,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 96,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 87,369 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front o/s and n/s shock absorbers corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody/component surface corrosion

headlight outputs slightly dim

some surface corrosion on sills-sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,500 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded/holed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear slight rear brake judder evident

corrosion on front and rear subframes

towbar brackets corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2021 81,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced o/s and n/s flickering and showing incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower ball joint worn and movement evident

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner wing/wheel arch has some corrosion/hole near to but not effecting strength of brake master cylinder mounting

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear subframes corroded

some rear brake judder evident during brake test

towbar mounting brackets very corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,021 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 77,954 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 75,863 miles

slight corrosion to inner sills both sides

Pass 12 Oct 2017 73,169 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured led side lamps blueish tint (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sidestep rotten brackets but still secure (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 73,169 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sidestep rotten / insecure attached to bodywork (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured led side lamps blueish tint (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sidestep rotten brackets but still secure (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,837 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills corroded

both side step brackets corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 68,665 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,138 miles

Brake disc back plates corroded

Coolant leak

Exhaust system slightly corroded in places

Front brake pads and discs worn

N/S and O/S Side steps corroded

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,495 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 62,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,316 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 59,313 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside 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 Jul 2011 53,508 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 48,056 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 May 2010 48,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,809 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 43,808 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front headlights tinted blue

front pads not visable

rear pads low

Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,946 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,634 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 26,634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,960 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 YMP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YMP, 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 YMP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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