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FX53 VKA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

148,216 mi
Last recorded148,216 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 VKA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 148,216 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 139,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and out sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 136,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 134,208 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sillback corroded but not within load bearing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 134,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sillback corroded but not within load bearing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 130,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill back/outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,616 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 116,646 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 107,870 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 99,870 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,224 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,650 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,073 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,271 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,026 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 52,026 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,614 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,738 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 39,718 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,330 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,469 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,564 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 VKA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FX53 VKA, 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 FX53 VKA registered?

FX53 VKA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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