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WL53 EAG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,963 mi
Last recorded99,963 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 EAG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 99,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated rusted out (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear end inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear outer by spring mount (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s front lower ball joint nuts and bolts badley rusted

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arms very very rusty

rear fuel pipe very rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2016 97,555 miles

front suspension ect very very rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2014 93,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear chassis and sus mount repaired

under side and rear chassis very rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2014 93,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear chassis and sus mount repaired

under side and rear chassis very rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2013 86,713 miles

front x/member very rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2012 80,014 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear back plates rusted

under side rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,149 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 67,460 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 67,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 60,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,716 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,629 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,095 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 EAG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WL53 EAG, 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 EAG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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