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FE53 OZJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,535 mi
Last recorded135,535 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OZJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2023 135,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 129,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 124,949 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper/lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper/lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

chassis under sealed

Fail 1 Mar 2021 124,925 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper/lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper/lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

chassis under sealed

Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 119,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 118,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2018 116,813 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 112,002 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2016 110,666 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2015 107,318 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2015 107,318 miles

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

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,588 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2014 100,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2013 96,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 90,643 miles

alarm siren on

Fail 24 Jan 2011 86,544 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,544 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/r axle mount bush slightly perished

under engine tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,956 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 69,340 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 59,495 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,555 miles

Front brake discs worn †

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 OZJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FE53 OZJ, 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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FE53 OZJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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