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YM52 XJK

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,736 mi
Last recorded131,736 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 XJK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 131,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both lights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear body corroded

Offside Coolant pipes front to back corroded

Offside Rear Indicator lens cracked

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 124,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive trans. cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 124,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive trans. cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 119,108 miles

Nearside Front wearing heavily on outer edge

Offside small hole inner sill not affecting structure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 May 2024 119,097 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components bolts missing (6.1.6 (g) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wearing heavily on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside small hole inner sill not affecting structure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2023 113,783 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 107,951 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 107,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,549 miles

2 X REAR SEAT BELTS NOT BOLTED IN

Fail 25 Apr 2019 91,547 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit CLAMP MISSING (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding STUCK ON (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 X REAR SEAT BELTS NOT BOLTED IN

Pass 30 May 2018 82,428 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 82,428 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,379 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 74,379 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases needs new gasket plus bolts (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,729 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,501 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 55,327 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,701 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 50,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,834 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,228 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,353 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,237 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,204 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,373 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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YM52 XJK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver 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 YM52 XJK, 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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YM52 XJK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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