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BT53 FTZ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,361 mi
Last recorded107,361 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FTZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 107,361 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 93,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 56,815 miles

Nearside Front damage to front wing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 55,082 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 53,342 miles

Nearside front wing damage but no sharp edges

Pass 23 Nov 2016 51,533 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,320 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,781 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 45,775 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 42,148 miles

Front discs scorred

NSR tyre cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 42,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front discs scorred

NSR tyre cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,185 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

srs light on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,155 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,523 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 27,272 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,485 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 19,724 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,595 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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BT53 FTZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT53 FTZ, 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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What year was BT53 FTZ registered?

BT53 FTZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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