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Y543 WEF

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,253 mi
Last recorded167,253 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 WEF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 167,253 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 166,087 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 164,609 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 162,381 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 157,729 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 153,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 140,938 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 140,938 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 131,782 miles

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

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

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

n/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2018 131,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 123,070 miles

inner wheel arches corroded-inner sills corroded-oil leak-front brake pads worn low-n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn low-exhaust system corroded-x2 rear inner sills corroded

n/s/f steering rack boot deteriorated-ball joint boots deteriorated-o/s/r tyre on limit-x2 rear coil springs corroded-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly

Pass 21 May 2016 117,938 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 117,938 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear coil spring broken Both side (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 109,534 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 109,534 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 101,390 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 101,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,404 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 94,404 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 87,184 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 87,184 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 82,429 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 78,120 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 74,878 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 68,839 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 58,742 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 53,152 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 44,241 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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Y543 WEF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 103,809 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 Y543 WEF, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y543 WEF registered?

Y543 WEF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y543 WEF safe to buy?

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