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FB03 GDE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

79,248 mi
Last recorded79,248 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 GDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 79,248 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 79,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 76,498 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 73,381 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 73,381 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 70,532 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 70,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,579 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 67,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 62,578 miles

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,369 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,415 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,806 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,881 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,381 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,911 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,318 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,112 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 27,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,903 miles

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,327 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,538 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,391 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,760 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 GDE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FB03 GDE, 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 FB03 GDE registered?

FB03 GDE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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