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AF53 MSY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,021 mi
Last recorded87,021 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MSY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 87,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all around (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 85,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2020 84,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded,some areas weak

Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension corroded,some areas weak

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,002 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,219 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near and Off side front (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,497 miles

front tyre treads wearing uneven

inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 61,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,120 miles

both rear tyres getting low on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2013 54,120 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres getting low on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,668 miles

6th and 7th seats not fitted -- belts not tested

Fail 10 Apr 2012 45,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

6th and 7th seats not fitted -- belts not tested

Pass 7 May 2011 36,054 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,481 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 28,445 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,405 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,951 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,378 miles

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AF53 MSY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AF53 MSY, 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 AF53 MSY registered?

AF53 MSY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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