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FE53 OSM

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,172 mi
Last recorded62,172 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OSM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 62,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front inner wheel arches undersealed

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2024 58,618 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 56,601 miles

both side stipes corroded

car pit coverd in black paint

Pass 25 Oct 2022 55,396 miles

Headlights dull

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

steps and sills covered in underseal

Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Oct 2021 53,237 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch under ecu holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under brake servo corroded and thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 51,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 49,665 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly dulled (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both lower step's have been under sealed

Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,912 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch front behind plastic (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 46,524 miles

FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,915 miles

front brake pads over half worn

running board support brackets corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 43,570 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 41,943 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 41,943 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 40,022 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,437 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,651 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,513 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,214 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 28,936 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 26,160 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,601 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 15,723 miles

Front wipers split, Stonechip in windscreen

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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FE53 OSM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FE53 OSM, 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 FE53 OSM registered?

FE53 OSM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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