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FH53 OCD

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

168,800 mi
Last recorded168,800 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 OCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 168,800 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 161,923 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 161,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 154,679 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills both sides suffering from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 154,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills both sides suffering from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 146,994 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing lower damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears very low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 146,990 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing lower damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 138,995 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 130,636 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 124,404 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 114,764 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 104,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 95,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,775 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 66,450 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,570 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,995 miles

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)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,266 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,264 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,387 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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FH53 OCD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FH53 OCD, 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 FH53 OCD registered?

FH53 OCD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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