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FB03 GCV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,175 mi
Last recorded87,175 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 GCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,175 miles

CORROSION PRESENT TO BRAKE PIPES ....

EXHAUST SYSTEM..........

Fail 27 Aug 2016 87,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

CORROSION PRESENT TO BRAKE PIPES ....

EXHAUST SYSTEM..........

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,871 miles

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

corrosion present to rear brake pipes

corrosion present underbody

Fail 17 Jul 2015 84,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

corrosion present to rear brake pipes

corrosion present underbody

Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,002 miles

corrosion present underbody.........

corrsion present brake pipes.....

play present nearside front btm ball joint......

Pass 15 May 2013 75,622 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 75,326 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 75,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine light

Pass 9 Feb 2012 70,156 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,300 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,048 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,860 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 42,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 35,004 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,735 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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FB03 GCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FB03 GCV, 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 GCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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