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WG53 HWH

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,814 mi
Last recorded114,814 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 HWH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 114,814 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 114,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 111,412 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,210 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

drivers side side step dangerous coroded

nsr tyre has puncture repair outside central 3/4

Fail 7 Jul 2015 111,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML on dash

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

drivers side side step dangerous coroded

nsr tyre has puncture repair outside central 3/4

Pass 17 Jan 2014 105,825 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 105,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 104,425 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes

slight corrossion offside front brake pipe

Pass 20 Oct 2011 91,800 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Oct 2011 91,750 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,658 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

strong smell of petrol fumes at offside rear

Fail 6 Oct 2010 78,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

strong smell of petrol fumes at offside rear

Pass 5 Jan 2010 72,913 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,065 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,261 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 HWH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,500cc petrol 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 HWH, 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 HWH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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