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YW52 LPO

2002 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,750 mi
Last recorded166,750 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun100,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 LPO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 166,750 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 164,054 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 153,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 148,767 miles

head lamps need lens cleaning

Pass 27 Jan 2017 142,752 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 142,667 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 133,399 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 133,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 125,727 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 125,551 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 125,551 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 125,527 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 121,391 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 121,391 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 112,840 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 99,846 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to check rear seats and seat belts

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 86,257 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 73,873 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 73,873 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 59,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 10 Jul 2007 59,468 miles

both front wiper blades split

Fail 7 Jul 2006 45,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,639 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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YW52 LPO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 100,198 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 YW52 LPO, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YW52 LPO registered?

YW52 LPO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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