2004 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · YY53 WBG
2004 Mitsubishi Shogun (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 152,134 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY53 WBG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2023
- 152,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY53 WBG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun (YY53 WBG) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
YY53 WBG Mileage History
- 27/10/2022148,433 mi
- 10/10/2023152,087 mi+3,654 mi
- 28/10/2023152,134 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 3,693 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Shogun Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Fuel Tank DelaminationSerious
The internal lining of the steel fuel tank can flake off, clogging the fuel filter, lines, and eventually damaging the high-pressure fuel pump and injectors.
- Rear Subframe & Arch RustSerious
Severe structural corrosion often develops around the rear subframe, rear suspension arms, and inner wheel arches.
- Brake Accumulator (ABS Pump) FailureSerious
The electric pump and nitrogen-filled accumulator tank can fail, leading to a loss of power assistance for the brakes.
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