MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes front to rear o/s x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect macpherson strut (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all suspension arms slightly corroded
both number plate lamp units slightly loose
both rears and o/s front outer wheel arch slightly corroded
fuel tank mounting area slightly damp
o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches/wings slightly corroded
o/s rear brake back plate missing/n/s rear corroded
o/s rear indicator lens slightly damaged
rear ABS inducer rings slightly corroded
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes front to rear o/s x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect macpherson strut (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all suspension arms slightly corroded
both number plate lamp units slightly loose
both rears and o/s front outer wheel arch slightly corroded
fuel tank mounting area slightly damp
o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches/wings slightly corroded
o/s rear brake back plate missing/n/s rear corroded
o/s rear indicator lens slightly damaged
rear ABS inducer rings slightly corroded
under trays fitted
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front inner top wheel arches corroded
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc backing plate loose ( corroded )
Nearside Front disc backing plate fouling on wheel
Offside Front signs of brake fluid leak around master cylinder/servo area
Offside Rear disc back plate corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel leak around tank area
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended doesnt come out of top of seat (7.1.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front inner top wheel arches corroded
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc backing plate loose ( corroded )
Nearside Front disc backing plate fouling on wheel
Offside Front signs of brake fluid leak around master cylinder/servo area
Offside Rear disc back plate corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel leak around tank area
Front under tray corroded and holed - still secure
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion area of sill (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Front under tray corroded and holed - still secure
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion area of sill (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak Engine area ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak Engine area ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear outer face (3.5.1i)
nearside rear brake has a bind. unable to spin wheel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Altenator belts starting to perish.
Deep cuts/stone damage to all tyres.
Exhaust heavily corroded in places.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/s/r brake pipe corroded, borderline pass recommend immediate replacement.
Nail in n/s/r tyre.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s front tyre edge worn on outside
o/s front tyre wonn on inside edge
one high level stop lamp bulb inopritive
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV53 FNC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FNC, 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 FNC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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