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FG53 UBA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,625 mi
Last recorded159,625 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 159,625 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 159,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 150,349 miles

slight negative camber on rear wheels "bushes and joints ok"

Pass 19 Feb 2016 138,365 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 138,252 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 128,220 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 128,220 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 118,870 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 118,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 110,932 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 110,932 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 103,940 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 103,922 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2011 97,295 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 89,399 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 75,429 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 62,296 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 62,292 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 51,181 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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FG53 UBA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBA, 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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FG53 UBA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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