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FB53 FMO

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,556 mi
Last recorded100,556 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FMO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 100,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2019 100,554 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Body insecure running board (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body insecure running board (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 100,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 mm cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2015 97,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,393 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 90,668 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,046 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,355 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 76,977 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 76,977 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 65,813 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,296 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 52,584 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,641 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 47,641 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 43,594 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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FB53 FMO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FB53 FMO, 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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FB53 FMO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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