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FB03 FFW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,468 mi
Last recorded113,468 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FFW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 113,468 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 113,457 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 112,575 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s/ glass cracked ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/r brake disc scored

Fail 19 May 2019 112,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s/ glass cracked ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 4 Oct 2018 109,280 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked

both front headlamp lenses becomming discoloured

both front lower suspension arms (wishbones) ball joint dust covers deteriorated

nearside and offside side steps corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 2 Oct 2018 109,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dipped beam out (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamp lenses becomming discoloured

both front lower suspension arms (wishbones) ball joint dust covers deteriorated

nearside and offside side steps corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,752 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front, lower suspension arm ball joint joint (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps becomming discoloured

both rear tyres (inner edges) scrubbed off and starting to go out of shape

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 27 Sep 2017 100,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer corroded. (holes) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn inner and outer edges 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front, lower suspension arm ball joint joint (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps becomming discoloured

both rear tyres (inner edges) scrubbed off and starting to go out of shape

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,114 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension arm(wishbone) ball joint has slight play

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 29 Sep 2016 91,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper suspension arm(wishbone) ball joint has slight play

rear fuel pipes becomming corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 6 May 2015 84,436 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside inner sills corroding nearside rear holed not in load bearing area

nearside and offside side step brackets corroding

Pass 9 May 2014 80,569 miles

DISABLED PERSON STEERING AIDE FITTED TO STEERING WHEEL

SEVERE CORROSION SHOWING ON ALL SIDE STEP FIXING BRAKETS

Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,588 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 71,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 May 2011 67,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,510 miles

1 of 3 center brake light bulbs not working

Fail 13 Jul 2010 59,495 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1 of 3 center brake light bulbs not working

Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,938 miles

Centre Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 49,938 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,935 miles

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

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

centre brake light has bulb out

osf tyre worn on inner edge

wipers starting to split

Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,854 miles

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2006 18,370 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side inner washer jet blocked

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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FB03 FFW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FB03 FFW, 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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FB03 FFW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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