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FN03 XHC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,500 mi
Last recorded155,500 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 XHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018 155,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine and oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer side step fixings excessively corroded

corrosion holes nearside inner sill

fuel filler neck cover detached

fuel filler neck rotten advise replacement soon

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 151,129 miles

fuel filler neck assembly heavily corroded

some corrosion rear suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

vehicle side steps rotten

Fail 5 Jul 2017 151,128 miles

Emissions not tested due to major engine oil leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

fuel filler neck assembly heavily corroded

some corrosion rear suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

vehicle side steps rotten

Pass 5 Jul 2016 146,669 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corrosion

front and rear suspension components corrosion

front exhaust section deteriorated

fuel filler neck pipes excessively corroded

side steps excessively corroded

tow bar corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jul 2016 146,669 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corrosion

front and rear suspension components corrosion

front exhaust section deteriorated

fuel filler neck pipes excessively corroded

side steps excessively corroded

tow bar corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 142,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler neck rotted advise new one soon

nearside front brake binding

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

wheels off inspection front brakes pads appear low

Pass 11 Jul 2014 138,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front brake binding

Pass 24 May 2013 135,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side steps heavily corroded

rear air con pipes heavily corroded

some run out front brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2012 132,951 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 132,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 May 2012 132,936 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake and park brake service

some corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2011 122,371 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 107,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 90,899 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 90,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 73,251 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 71,903 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 64,636 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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FN03 XHC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN03 XHC, 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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FN03 XHC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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