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FLZ 3854

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,690 mi
Last recorded161,690 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 3854
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 161,690 miles

Exhaust system rusty & poor

Front suspension on bumpstops

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

Underside of vehicle rusty & flakey, but no holes

Fail 5 Dec 2012 161,650 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system rusty & poor

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

Front suspension on bumpstops

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

Underside of vehicle rusty & flakey, but no holes

Fail 19 Dec 2011 161,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sunstrip in wiper sweep (but not affecting view of road)

front suspension very low

Pass 8 Jan 2011 151,193 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 148,381 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 148,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 138,463 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 130,277 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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FLZ 3854 is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FLZ 3854, 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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FLZ 3854 is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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