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FL03 VKS

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

152,198 mi
Last recorded152,198 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 152,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output &offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 151,446 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body not fully secure outer wing area damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 151,446 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body not fully secure outer wing area damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 139,089 miles

Vehicle under body cover in underseal

Pass 4 Feb 2020 136,188 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 136,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 131,653 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 125,346 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 122,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 122,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,808 miles

Inner sills starting to corrode.

O/s front drop link has slight play.

Underside of side steps badly corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 105,167 miles

O/s front drop link has slight play.

Rear heater pipes leaking.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 105,167 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

All tyres worn close to legal limit.

O/s front drop link has slight play.

Rear heater pipes leaking.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,140 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 99,140 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 90,769 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 90,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 82,831 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 82,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise rear seats fitted in boot removed unable to inspect seat belts

Pass 10 Feb 2011 74,845 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 74,845 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 65,210 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 65,209 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,698 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 53,698 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,557 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 VKS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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