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BV03 FUU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

209,617 mi
Last recorded209,617 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 FUU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 209,617 miles

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

battery not fully secured

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arch and sill ends corroded

nearside front side light flickers

rear No plate lights flicker

running board mounting brackets excessively corroded

welding repairs to inner sills

Pass 20 Nov 2017 203,711 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 203,695 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 203,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 179,242 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 161,904 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 161,900 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 150,036 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 138,256 miles

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

corrosion evident around nearside and offside front wheelarches (under bonnet)

front panel corroding/holed, not structural

fuel filler pipes corroding, under offside rear arch

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2013 138,157 miles

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

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

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

corrosion evident around nearside and offside front wheelarches (under bonnet)

front panel corroding/holed, not structural

fuel filler pipes corroding, under offside rear arch

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2012 126,822 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inside edge

fuel filler neck corroding

underside of the vehicle corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2011 114,742 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 102,811 miles

minor engine oil leak

nearside rear lower lamp unit damaged/cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2010 102,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

front autotransmission oil coolerpipes exessivly corroded / showing signs of weeping

nearside rear lower lamp unit damaged/cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2009 90,533 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,464 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,484 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 49,092 miles

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)

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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BV03 FUU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV03 FUU, 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 BV03 FUU registered?

BV03 FUU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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