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WG53 AWM

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,863 mi
Last recorded149,863 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 AWM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 149,863 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 142,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 140,565 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 140,366 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 129,342 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 128,891 miles

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

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

Vehicle sidesteps excessively corroded /general poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2019 117,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 117,843 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 106,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake efficiency low 19%

no access to rear rear seats

Fail 24 Sep 2018 106,056 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake efficiency low 19%

no access to rear rear seats

Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,349 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 91,349 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,666 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,278 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,072 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,151 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,670 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,534 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,672 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 50,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,535 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,893 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,249 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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WG53 AWM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG53 AWM, 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 WG53 AWM registered?

WG53 AWM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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