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FV53 CZG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,389 mi
Last recorded111,389 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 CZG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 111,389 miles

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Dec 2020 108,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 27 Nov 2020 107,694 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Nov 2019 105,060 miles

Front Brake Discs - Pitted/ Scored on inner faces.

Front Oil Leak

Pass 27 Nov 2018 101,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,338 miles

Both front wings corroding. Signs of fuel leaking around tank area. No leakage during test.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,594 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,371 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING ON. RATTLE IN EXHAUST.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,819 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Nov 2013 82,819 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Nov 2012 75,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

SRS warning light showing

Fail 20 Nov 2012 75,803 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

SRS warning light showing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,160 miles

air bag light on

Fail 23 Nov 2011 66,160 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,106 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,701 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 15 Nov 2008 39,608 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,441 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,546 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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FV53 CZG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FV53 CZG, 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 FV53 CZG registered?

FV53 CZG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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