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FD53 ETL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,017 mi
Last recorded174,017 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ETL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 174,017 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

parking brake just met

surface corrosion on some under body areas

Fail 14 May 2026 174,011 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

o/s step mounting corroded

parking brake just met

surface corrosion on some under body areas

Pass 27 May 2025 170,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some under body areas dirty cannot inspect properly

surface corrosion on some suspension components

vehicle step mountings corroded

Fail 13 May 2025 170,169 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no tail pipe at time of test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some under body areas dirty cannot inspect properly

surface corrosion on some suspension components

vehicle step mountings corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 169,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some underbody areas dirty cannot inspect properly

Pass 17 May 2023 166,246 miles

Offside Outer sill/step corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some underbody areas dirty cannot inspect properly

Pass 19 May 2022 162,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 159,099 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 159,099 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 148,410 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 148,400 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 143,172 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 143,155 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery positive wire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 137,531 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 131,022 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2016 123,921 miles

damage to front bumper,nearside corner

starter motor faulty

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 22 Jan 2015 117,057 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Front grille loose.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 109,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

front body work grill not fully secured

high level stop light has a light source inoperative

Fail 29 Jan 2014 109,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

front body work grill not fully secured

high level stop light has a light source inoperative

Pass 11 Jan 2013 102,530 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 97,616 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 92,295 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 77,019 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,021 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 384,444 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,825 miles

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

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 ETL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ETL, 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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FD53 ETL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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