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WM52 HRJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

231,971 mi
Last recorded231,971 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 HRJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 231,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 231,956 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering column mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 223,934 miles

Nearside Front wing inner brace corroded

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 223,930 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel fuel at pipes by fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Body component slightly loose wing brace (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both sides bottom of rear wheel arches

Pass 26 Oct 2023 217,182 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 217,180 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower inner wing corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 209,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front disc inner dirt shield badly corroded

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member for spare wheel mounting corroded on offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 209,442 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front disc inner dirt shield badly corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member for spare wheel mounting corroded on offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 200,712 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded over fuel tank ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 200,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides D mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded over fuel tank ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 196,101 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty past fuel tank

Fail 6 Oct 2020 196,101 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel pipes rusty past fuel tank

Pass 23 May 2019 185,109 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 185,109 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2018 176,165 miles

Front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn but not allowing excess movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 166,754 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 25 May 2017 166,731 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch noisey

engine has oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2016 158,619 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 158,619 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 140,340 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 128,630 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 128,630 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 115,296 miles

Advise: all rear seat belts not fully inspected due to child seats fitted.

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 115,296 miles

Advise: all rear seat belts not fully inspected due to child seats fitted.

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 99,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 99,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,693 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 89,693 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,429 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,545 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,817 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 HRJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRJ, 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 WM52 HRJ registered?

WM52 HRJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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