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WJ53 ETV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,796 mi
Last recorded106,796 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 ETV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 106,796 miles

sill covers fitted

slight damage to windscreen

underside of vehicle dry and rusty

Fail 13 May 2019 106,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

slight damage to windscreen

underside of vehicle dry and rusty

Pass 10 May 2018 104,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 100,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides step brackets corroded

underside of vehicle dry and rusty

Fail 10 May 2017 100,256 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides step brackets corroded

underside of vehicle dry and rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2016 94,999 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle dry & rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis dry & rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,732 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle dry & rusting

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,977 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,898 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,277 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,619 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,912 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,688 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,539 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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WJ53 ETV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJ53 ETV, 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 WJ53 ETV registered?

WJ53 ETV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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