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FL03 UKA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

198,207 mi
Last recorded198,207 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 198,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2020 198,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 191,328 miles

Body component slightly loose side step mounts heavily corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 191,322 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Body component slightly loose side step mounts heavily corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 185,769 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 185,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 173,207 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 157,990 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front brakes showing distortion

front to rear brake pipes corroded above subframe/suspension,not clearly visible,unable to properly assess condition but appear borderline

handbrake poor

n/s/f wiper fouling scuttle

suspension/subframes/sills/chassis,fuel filler pipes-corroded

unable to assess repairs due to sealant etc,refer also prior fail/advise

Fail 6 Aug 2016 157,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release no access to belt latch (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

handbrake poor

n/s/f wiper fouling scuttle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front brakes showing distortion

front to rear brake pipes corroded above subframe/suspension,not clearly visible,unable to properly assess condition but appear borderline

suspension/subframes/sills/chassis,fuel filler pipes-corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 148,802 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

hanbrake just met requirements

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

under body components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 136,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel

o/s/f abs sensor damaged plus wire loose

o/s/f top and bottom ball joint split pins fitted poorly

Pass 10 Jul 2013 124,626 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 117,382 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 110,478 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 110,478 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 108,723 miles

both rear tyres are on 1,6 mm and wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2011 108,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres are on 1,6 mm and wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2009 93,313 miles

both front tyres on 0-4mm & worn on outer edges

leak from offside rear coolant pipes/metal coolant front to rear pipes corroding

slight damage to nearside front seatbelt webbing

strong advise offside front brake pads very low

strong advise play in offside front top ball joint

Pass 12 Sep 2008 84,788 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 84,788 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 74,965 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 60,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 49,669 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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FL03 UKA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UKA, 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 UKA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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