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FX53 THU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,672 mi
Last recorded91,672 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 THU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 91,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose not secured

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose not secured

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 81,619 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 81,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern visable (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern visable (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 77,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill towards front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy/blurry (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill towards rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 77,302 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 limit, 1.57 average (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link, lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill towards front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy/blurry (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill towards rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 75,744 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4X (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 74,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 71,752 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 71,703 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 69,936 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2019 66,709 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2019 66,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,023 miles

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

both headlamps have a slight yellow tint to them

Fail 24 Mar 2018 63,993 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both headlamps have a slight yellow tint to them

Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 60,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,751 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 54,237 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 51,431 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,681 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,155 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 37,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,425 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 32,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 27,820 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,626 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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FX53 THU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX53 THU, 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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FX53 THU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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