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WG53 AVU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

245,018 mi
Last recorded245,018 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 AVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 245,018 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 239,767 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 239,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 234,988 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 234,845 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 228,460 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 228,447 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 211,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 197,175 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 181,839 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Nov 2010 181,839 miles

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)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2009 169,147 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 152,039 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 152,012 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 133,654 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 108,304 miles

Front wiperblades poor condition

Rear brake discs appear worn but servicable

Rub marks at windscreen.

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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WG53 AVU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WG53 AVU, 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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WG53 AVU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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