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K740 FAW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Maroon Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,386 mi
Last recorded178,386 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK740 FAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 178,386 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2022 178,382 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 177,907 miles

general corrosion starting underside of vehicle

oil leak

plastic sill and arch covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2021 177,907 miles

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

general corrosion starting underside of vehicle

oil leak

plastic sill and arch covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 176,389 miles

Corrosion started on nearside rear wheel arch

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 176,386 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Corrosion started on nearside rear wheel arch

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 172,807 miles

oil leak

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2018 166,249 miles

brake and fuel pipes greased

Fail 3 Jul 2018 166,248 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake and fuel pipes greased

Pass 14 Jul 2017 158,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 148,959 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 148,956 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 139,551 miles

oil leak

sligth play in both front bearings

Pass 12 Jul 2014 131,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all chassie corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 124,237 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 124,229 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 119,347 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 116,328 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 114,699 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 114,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 111,837 miles

n/s/r flexi hose starting to perish

slight movement in both front lower arm ball joints

Pass 17 Jun 2008 107,308 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 107,214 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 102,706 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

slight cuts in n/s/r,o/s/f and o/s/r outer tyre walls

slight free play at steering wheel

slight lift movement in both lower ball joints

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2006 95,530 miles

slight movement in both lower ball joints (lift)

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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K740 FAW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Maroon with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K740 FAW, 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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K740 FAW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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