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FE52 MDJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,338 mi
Last recorded150,338 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 MDJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 150,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 51,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 143,836 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 136,346 miles

Coolant leak rear heater pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 136,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working flickers on and off (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak rear heater pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 131,468 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 131,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 123,155 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 119,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 119,045 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 112,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 108,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 102,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Heater pipes badly corroded

High level brake light has 1 bulb not working

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 92,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,315 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,612 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,923 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2006 22,562 miles

Both front tyres outer tread wear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

parking brake traval

rear pads wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,562 miles

Both front tyres outer tread wear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

parking brake traval

rear pads wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,091 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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FE52 MDJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE52 MDJ, 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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FE52 MDJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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