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WM52 EPV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

252,590 mi
Last recorded252,590 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 EPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 252,590 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 244,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion in nsr inner wing panel

slight play in nsr drop link

Pass 11 Dec 2023 243,664 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 243,612 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 240,023 miles

nsr chassis rail starting to corrode

osf outer sill starting to corrode

osr inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 25 Nov 2021 237,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osf inner wheel arch starting to corrode

osr inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 2 Dec 2020 185,765 miles

corrosion starting in osr inner sill

Fail 30 Nov 2020 185,730 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion starting in osr inner sill

Pass 4 May 2019 182,286 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 179,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 179,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 177,987 miles

Oil leak ()

nsr outer sill starting to corrode

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 173,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 164,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 153,074 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 144,218 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 144,199 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 131,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2010 123,832 miles

front exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2009 108,009 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 108,009 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 95,230 miles

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 17 Oct 2007 83,626 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,162 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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WM52 EPV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WM52 EPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM52 EPV registered?

WM52 EPV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is WM52 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM52 EPV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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