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FY53 VUC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,746 mi
Last recorded160,746 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 VUC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 160,746 miles

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

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Lower surface corrosion under vehicle throughout advise wax oil

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear arches inside doors corroded borderline need treating (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills to the rear corroded advise wax oil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 158,158 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody corrosion throughout , chassis ,inner sills , front sub frame , outer sills advise wax oil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 153,749 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

dry and scaly in places advise to wax oil

Pass 13 Nov 2018 147,241 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

both rear inner /outer sills dry and scaly

Pass 7 Nov 2017 141,309 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fluctuating (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 141,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fluctuating (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 141,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fluctuating (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 136,443 miles

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

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

under tray loose

Fail 31 Oct 2016 136,443 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

under tray loose

Pass 6 Nov 2015 132,647 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 128,817 miles

dry on inner sills advise to wax oil

Fail 7 Jan 2014 128,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner wing slight corrrded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 126,203 miles

1.n/s front wiper blade split on edge 2.n/s front tyre worn low on tread and worn on inner edge 3.o/s rear tyre worn low on tread and worn on inner edge no chords showing

Fail 1 Oct 2013 126,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1.n/s front wiper blade split on edge 2.n/s front tyre worn low on tread and worn on inner edge 3.o/s rear tyre worn low on tread and worn on inner edge no chords showing

Pass 14 Dec 2012 110,878 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 110,498 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 95,722 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 83,654 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,317 miles

1. front pads very low, 2. front discs poor on edges, 3. all tyres scuffed on edges just on limit

Fail 13 Nov 2009 75,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

1. front pads very low, 2. front discs poor on edges, 3. all tyres scuffed on edges just on limit

Pass 21 Nov 2008 67,002 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 59,295 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 49,804 miles

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

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
Full Mitsubishi Shogun reliability report

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FY53 VUC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FY53 VUC, 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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FY53 VUC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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