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WM53 PGU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,007 mi
Last recorded156,007 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 PGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 156,007 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 143,854 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 143,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 131,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 131,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 120,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 120,659 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 110,111 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 110,101 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 100,746 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 100,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 93,849 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 93,842 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,039 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,476 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,756 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,923 miles

corrosion on front inner wings

o/s/r door lock sticking

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Feb 2016 57,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on front inner wings

o/s/r door lock sticking

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2015 56,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on o/s and n/s under sills

Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2013 51,099 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion around tow bar socket

Pass 12 Mar 2011 43,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wear on both rear inner tyre treads

Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,839 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 30,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,037 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,356 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

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

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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WM53 PGU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WM53 PGU, 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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WM53 PGU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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