MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management light is illuminated
Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe union corroded, at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
rear seatbelts not checked seats folded down
light corrosion to exhaust system
all tyres wearing on edges
both rear tyres close to legal limit
corrosion and wear to all brake discs
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
ref previous advisorys 373655666294
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?
Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 ETU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 ETU, 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 ETU registered?
FD53 ETU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 November 2003.
Is FD53 ETU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD53 ETU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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