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GU03 FVB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

275,273 mi
Last recorded275,273 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 FVB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 275,273 miles

exhaust system slightly rusty

high level brake light incomplete

offside rear light loose

rear shock absorbers outer casings rusty

side steps and inner sills rusty

slight engine oil weeps

slight play in both front top ball joints

slight play in rack

temperature gauge inop

Pass 20 Mar 2018 250,559 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust system rusty

high level brake light incomplete

nearside front top ball joint dust cover perished

nearside rear light slightly faded

offside rear light loose

power steering belt slightly perished

rear shock absorbers outer casings rusty

side steps and inner sills rusty

slight play in rack

Fail 14 Mar 2018 250,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust system rusty

high level brake light incomplete

nearside front top ball joint dust cover perished

nearside rear light slightly faded

offside rear light loose

power steering belt slightly perished

rear shock absorbers outer casings rusty

side steps and inner sills rusty

slight play in rack

Pass 9 Mar 2017 223,637 miles

Both rear shocks outer casings rusty

Front pads worn

Side steps rusty

Stone chips in screen

both inner sills rusty

exhaust rusty at joints

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

temperature gauge inop

Fail 8 Mar 2017 223,637 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% wet (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear shocks outer casings rusty

Front pads worn

Side steps rusty

Stone chips in screen

both inner sills rusty

exhaust rusty at joints

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

temperature gauge inop

Pass 9 Mar 2016 195,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge and slightly mishaped

o/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 8 Mar 2016 195,231 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge and slightly mishaped

needs tracking

o/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 24 Feb 2015 166,712 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear to be getting low

stone chip windscreen

Pass 14 May 2013 122,836 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

stone chip windscreen

Fail 13 May 2013 122,836 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear to be worn low

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

rear wiper rubber split

stone chip windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,486 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chip windscreen

Fail 5 Mar 2012 87,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chip windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,619 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,712 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,531 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,965 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 38,485 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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GU03 FVB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU03 FVB, 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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GU03 FVB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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