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YY52 VFD

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 VFD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014
Fail 3 Jul 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 119,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 113,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 108,069 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,117 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 98,109 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 84,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil cooler leak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 84,525 miles

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

slight oil cooler leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 74,301 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 64,572 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 46,994 miles

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

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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YY52 VFD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YY52 VFD, 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 YY52 VFD registered?

YY52 VFD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is YY52 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY52 VFD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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