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AV53 FNC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,218 mi
Last recorded189,218 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FNC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 189,218 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 180,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 175,047 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 175,047 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 165,308 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 165,308 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 159,025 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 159,024 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 154,146 miles

Oil leak Engine area ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 154,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 148,861 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 148,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 144,063 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 138,254 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2012 132,072 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 132,072 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 122,107 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 111,183 miles

n/s front tyre edge worn on outside

o/s front tyre wonn on inside edge

one high level stop lamp bulb inopritive

Pass 25 Aug 2009 98,994 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 98,994 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 78,769 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,177 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 62,177 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,041 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 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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