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AC53 AFC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,021 mi
Last recorded105,021 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 AFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 105,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 98,476 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 93,788 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 93,788 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 89,549 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 89,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,155 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill and wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 87,155 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill and wheel arch corroded

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 84,634 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 81,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 78,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,161 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 57,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully check seat belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully check seat belt

rear rear seats not presented at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,165 miles

nearside & offside front tyres deteriorated

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2014 52,165 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside & offside front tyres deteriorated

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,718 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,955 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,135 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,657 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 36,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,342 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,821 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 21,931 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 18,964 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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AC53 AFC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AC53 AFC, 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 AC53 AFC registered?

AC53 AFC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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