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WJ53 YHZ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,517 mi
Last recorded41,517 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YHZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 41,517 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILLS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 41,517 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILLS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 39,723 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 39,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 36,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 132,690 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 33,005 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 21,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,060 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 10,359 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 4,633 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Oct 2011 71,103 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,914 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,265 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,969 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,235 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 YHZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

WJ53 YHZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ53 YHZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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