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DF03 FEP

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,081 mi
Last recorded166,081 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 166,081 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

note.diff leak

Pass 21 Mar 2017 147,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (in engine bay) (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage inner wheel arch (in engine bay) (6.1.A.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

side step mountings heavily corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 147,433 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill close to rear axle mounting (6.1.A.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (in engine bay) (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage inner wheel arch (in engine bay) (6.1.A.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

side step mountings heavily corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 139,704 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

End of near side wiper rubber split

Pipe broken/corroded away from auxiliary heater at off side rear

Fail 12 Apr 2016 139,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

End of near side wiper rubber split

Pipe broken/corroded away from auxiliary heater at off side rear

Pass 8 Apr 2015 130,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 130,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 120,540 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 111,358 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 111,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 102,113 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 97,067 miles

Coolant leak at offside rear of vehicle.

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 May 2011 97,058 miles

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

Coolant leak at offside rear of vehicle.

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2010 84,722 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,042 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,725 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,181 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 48,181 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 31,587 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 31,587 miles

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

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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DF03 FEP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DF03 FEP, 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 DF03 FEP registered?

DF03 FEP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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