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FL03 EKX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,042 mi
Last recorded158,042 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 EKX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 158,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 146,298 miles

All brake discs corroded & front brake pads wearing low.

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight interaction rear side lights.

Various patches of heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 146,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner arch area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/chassis area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area. (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area. (2.4.A.3)

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

All brake discs corroded & front brake pads wearing low.

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight interaction rear side lights.

Various patches of heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 130,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 130,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 129,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 126,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 121,941 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,607 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 100,399 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar collar split

Fail 24 Feb 2010 100,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front anti-roll bar collar split

Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,412 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 83,355 miles

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

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

under vehicle engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,767 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 55,463 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 55,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FL03 EKX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL03 EKX, 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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FL03 EKX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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