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FD53 BZY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,304 mi
Last recorded108,304 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BZY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 108,304 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 108,301 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in 2 places as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 106,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 103,179 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 99,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (to flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner part of tyre (almost bald)

Pass 18 Jan 2022 94,964 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,725 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,424 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,466 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,003 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 75,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 73,678 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,780 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 70,780 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 66,680 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,848 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,448 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 25,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,566 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges .

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges .

One bulb inop in centre brake lamp .

Pass 25 Nov 2006 16,313 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 16,284 miles

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

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

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 BZY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FD53 BZY, 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 BZY registered?

FD53 BZY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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