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YM53 ABX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,351 mi
Last recorded133,351 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 ABX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 133,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,420 miles

Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 123,768 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 123,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 119,796 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 119,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 106,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 92,648 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 79,219 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 63,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Rearmost seats not fitted when tested

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 63,496 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rearmost seats not fitted when tested

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,770 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,494 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,094 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,837 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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YM53 ABX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 YM53 ABX, 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 YM53 ABX registered?

YM53 ABX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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