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FP03 EPZ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,218 mi
Last recorded107,218 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 EPZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 107,218 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 107,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 100,877 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 98,336 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 98,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 95,374 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 93,030 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 93,030 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 88,066 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,279 miles

both main front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear flexibles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded to flexible

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,606 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 81,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,497 miles

Corrosion to fuel filler neck.

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both sides of car. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,194 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,228 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on iner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,469 miles

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

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,395 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,933 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,926 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,184 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 43,139 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 38,218 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,904 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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FP03 EPZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP03 EPZ, 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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What year was FP03 EPZ registered?

FP03 EPZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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