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FX53 YGJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

133,274 mi
Last recorded133,274 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 YGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 133,274 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damage / tapped over

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff seal leaking oil

Rear tail lamps cracked / tapped over

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded - heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2026 133,274 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damage / tapped over

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff seal leaking oil

Rear tail lamps cracked / tapped over

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded - heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 131,888 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 131,856 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL SECTION HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting INNER (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 130,145 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 130,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 128,574 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,431 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 124,300 miles

Engine has misfire.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front & rear crank seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Rear A/C pipe leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2020 124,290 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine has misfire.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear A/C pipe leaking oil.

Rear differential leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2019 121,344 miles

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

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

advise rear diff leaking

Fail 12 Aug 2019 121,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear diff leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,458 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

covers fitted to underside

Pass 11 Aug 2017 110,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 109,919 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 102,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to all suspension components

exhaust corroded poor condition slightly blowing

fuel filler neck corroded

general under body corrosion. plastic side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 102,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to all suspension components

exhaust corroded poor condition slightly blowing

fuel filler neck corroded

general under body corrosion. plastic side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,729 miles

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

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

both side steps corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,526 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 96,526 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,224 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel tank stained

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and low

Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,318 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 72,733 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,359 miles

rear coolant pipes badly corroded

nearside rear tyre badly perished,worn on inner edge & punctured

exhaust heatshield loose

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 28 Jun 2010 63,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

exhaust heatshield loose

nearside rear tyre badly perished,worn on inner edge & punctured

rear coolant pipes badly corroded

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,350 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear light unit damaged

rear discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2008 48,350 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads appear low

nearside rear light unit damaged

nearside rear tyre pressure low posible hidden puncture/bead leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,871 miles

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

all wiper blades split

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear lower light lense cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,730 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 YGJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YGJ, 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 YGJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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