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FD53 BZU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,820 mi
Last recorded127,820 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BZU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 127,820 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 127,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 124,112 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 119,215 miles

Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition BOTH (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 119,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition BOTH (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 115,440 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 1 Dec 2018 115,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 18 Nov 2017 110,744 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 19 Nov 2016 106,104 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 19 Nov 2016 106,104 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 101,832 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,014 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 94,816 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 94,816 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brakes not tested due to condition of pads

Pass 17 Dec 2012 91,686 miles

Nearside rear tyre wear inside edge

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,478 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 81,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 75,733 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,647 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,627 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 61,627 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 59,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 55,332 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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FD53 BZU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FD53 BZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD53 BZU registered?

FD53 BZU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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