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GU03 FVD

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

181,321 mi
Last recorded181,321 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 181,321 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 181,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 177,234 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipe behind the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipe behind the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 177,232 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipe behind the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipe behind the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 172,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear main brake pipes to the flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 172,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear main brake pipes to the flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 166,785 miles

Offside Front side step corroded under side

Offside Front step corroded underside

Fail 8 Jan 2018 166,784 miles

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

Offside Front step corroded underside

Offside Front side step corroded under side

Pass 6 Feb 2017 158,847 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 158,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 149,553 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 149,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 140,558 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 140,558 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 126,293 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2013 112,743 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2013 112,743 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2012 100,434 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 100,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 88,045 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,225 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 75,205 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 61,031 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 47,860 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,016 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 FVD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FVD, 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 GU03 FVD registered?

GU03 FVD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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