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AE52 VAH

2002 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

176,281 mi
Last recorded176,281 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun100,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 176,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis/back member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis/back member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 171,692 miles

slight under surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 9 Feb 2018 160,587 miles

under body surface rust

Fail 9 Feb 2018 160,587 miles

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

under body surface rust

Fail 9 Feb 2018 160,587 miles

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

under body surface rust

Pass 2 Feb 2017 153,245 miles

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

all under vehicle components slightly corroded nothing deemed excessive

under vehicle and bonnet corrosion nothing deemed excessive at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2016 148,019 miles

All suspension components have slight corrosion

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 143,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise on n/s/r brake

Fail 20 Jan 2015 143,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise on n/s/r brake

Pass 21 Jan 2014 129,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 129,143 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 119,373 miles

Both front inner wings starting to corrode

O/S/R brake disc corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 119,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front inner wings starting to corrode

O/S/R brake disc corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 107,728 miles

o/s/f/tyre worn off on inside

Fail 16 Jan 2012 107,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f/tyre worn off on inside

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Jan 2011 99,858 miles

o/s/r brake disc pitted outer

Pass 15 Jan 2010 87,486 miles

n/s/f top joint leaking grease

o/s/f top joint boot leaking grease

Fail 13 Jan 2010 87,486 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

n/s/f top joint leaking grease

o/s/f top joint boot leaking grease

Pass 28 Jan 2009 75,380 miles

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

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

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

speed ratings different front to rear

Fail 28 Jan 2009 76,379 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

speed ratings different front to rear

Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,312 miles

o/s to n/s brake pipes rusty on rear axel

Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,563 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,174 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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AE52 VAH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AE52 VAH, 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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AE52 VAH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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