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FB03 GDY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,681 mi
Last recorded145,681 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 145,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 144,310 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 141,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 135,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 130,491 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 130,491 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 121,184 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2012 108,957 miles

front tyres wearing low towards inner edges

slight water leak from underfloor rubber heater pipe

Fail 16 Jun 2012 108,951 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low towards inner edges

slight water leak from underfloor rubber heater pipe

Pass 21 Jun 2011 95,188 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,619 miles

Coolant leak

Front tyres wearing on edges and unevenly

Pipes to rear heater unit very badly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 73,835 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,307 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,669 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 GDY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GDY, 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 GDY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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