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133,274 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
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
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
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
corrosion to brake pipes
covers fitted to underside
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in offside steering rack inner joint
both side steps corroded
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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)
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
rear coolant pipes badly corroded
nearside rear tyre badly perished,worn on inner edge & punctured
exhaust heatshield loose
some corrosion to rear brake discs
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
exhaust system corroded
nearside rear light unit damaged
rear discs corroded
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
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
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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