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WL53 BEU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,558 mi
Last recorded120,558 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 BEU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 120,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre box to Tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch getting badly corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of the vehicle getting heavily corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 118,380 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 116,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2018 114,204 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle dry and rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2018 114,151 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle dry and rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2017 111,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 111,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 108,696 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 108,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 105,813 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body underside corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,147 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 102,147 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 98,122 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,579 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,550 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 80,685 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 75,036 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 57,456 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,548 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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WL53 BEU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WL53 BEU, 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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WL53 BEU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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