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FD53 BZX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,276 mi
Last recorded142,276 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BZX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 142,276 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 139,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front and offside rear brake disc dirt covers/backplates corroded .

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 136,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 136,654 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 135,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 134,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 134,437 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 133,051 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 122,516 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 115,747 miles

GENERAL CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING....

Pass 14 Sep 2017 109,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 102,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 96,676 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,786 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,072 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,430 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 68,032 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,845 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,953 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,365 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,251 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,178 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 BZX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BZX, 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 FD53 BZX registered?

FD53 BZX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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