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AF53 SXZ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,791 mi
Last recorded132,791 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SXZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 132,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 132,788 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2016 121,406 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 111,366 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 111,366 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 105,244 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 105,243 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 95,152 miles

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

Slight sticking or centre seat belt.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 87,798 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 87,798 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,004 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2011 78,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,397 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,065 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,127 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,291 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,177 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 SXZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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