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FD53 ETU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,009 mi
Last recorded162,009 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ETU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 162,009 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 155,218 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 155,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 144,330 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 144,325 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 133,258 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 131,272 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 131,272 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 124,439 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015
Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,460 miles

rear seatbelts not checked seats folded down

Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,588 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,380 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 83,986 miles

light corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 26 Oct 2009 76,365 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit

corrosion and wear to all brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,526 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,534 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 61,534 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 55,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 91,876 miles

ref previous advisorys 373655666294

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 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.

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