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AF53 MTK

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,547 mi
Last recorded164,547 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MTK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 164,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 156,832 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 12 Apr 2018 156,804 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 152,489 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 152,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 148,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 148,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 144,632 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 138,518 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 130,669 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 130,669 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 118,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2011 112,100 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 112,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers split

nearside rear tyre starting to go outer shape

Pass 16 Mar 2010 105,823 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 105,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,018 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,024 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,619 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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AF53 MTK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AF53 MTK, 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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AF53 MTK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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