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FG53 UAW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,332 mi
Last recorded105,332 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 105,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,633 miles

structure has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2015 98,047 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,066 miles

front brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

rear brake discs in very poor condition but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Aug 2013 89,629 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 85,852 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 76,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,247 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 57,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,151 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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FG53 UAW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG53 UAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG53 UAW registered?

FG53 UAW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FG53 UAW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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