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FV03 CJX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,006 mi
Last recorded146,006 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 CJX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 146,006 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

nearside rear indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

tail lamps dim slightly when indicators operated

Fail 30 Apr 2013 146,006 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front brake pads appear to be wearing low (limited access to view)

nearside rear indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

nearside rear outer brake pad approx 40% lower than offside

tail lamps dim slightly when indicators operated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 132,189 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 132,097 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 119,727 miles

Oil leak

slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 13 Apr 2011 119,523 miles

Nearside Rear 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

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 8 Apr 2010 106,888 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,274 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,288 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,735 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,312 miles

front tyre tread depth 4 mm approx and worn on inner and outer edges

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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FV03 CJX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV03 CJX, 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 FV03 CJX registered?

FV03 CJX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 CJX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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