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YM53 ABZ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,138 mi
Last recorded159,138 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 ABZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 159,138 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 159,131 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 144,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

gearbox oil leaks

high level stoplight 50% working

Fail 8 Dec 2015 144,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure moutings broken (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

gearbox oil leaks

high level stoplight 50% working

Pass 3 Dec 2014 133,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

presented with 2 rearmost seats stowed so seat belts not fully checked

Pass 2 Dec 2013 124,077 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 118,257 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 118,257 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 110,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 102,578 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

far rear seats folded into floor.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 98,213 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 94,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 48,277 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ABZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ABZ, 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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YM53 ABZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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