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YH53 WYA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,390 mi
Last recorded135,390 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 WYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 135,390 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 132,859 miles

Body slightly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 132,856 miles

Emissions unable to be completed No exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Body slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 131,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 129,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 129,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 128,392 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 128,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,584 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 89,469 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 89,469 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 116,409 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2018 116,409 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 110,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 104,295 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 96,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front and nearside rear brakes are binding slightly

Fail 6 May 2015 96,568 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front and nearside rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2013 88,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,115 miles

anti skid lights on

n/s/f tyre edges wearing

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 77,112 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

anti skid lights on

n/s/f tyre edges wearing

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,387 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,252 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,412 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,571 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,419 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,569 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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YH53 WYA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YH53 WYA, 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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YH53 WYA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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