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AV53 FMY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,448 mi
Last recorded126,448 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FMY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 126,448 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 126,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 29 Jun 2016 119,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff leaking

vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2016 119,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff leaking

vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2015 111,026 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn On Outer edge

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Diff Leaking

Fail 30 Jun 2015 111,025 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Tyre worn On Outer edge

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Diff Leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,332 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 99,306 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,118 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 94,118 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,711 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 85,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 76,275 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 66,191 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 66,175 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,042 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

wear on discs and pads

Fail 2 Jul 2008 56,040 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

wear on discs and pads

Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,272 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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AV53 FMY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AV53 FMY, 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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AV53 FMY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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