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L4 FTM

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,251 mi
Last recorded76,251 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 FTM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,251 miles

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. showing slight imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 76,251 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. showing slight imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,468 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 74,464 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 74,456 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a light misting of oil coming from engine/gearbox area

battery slightly insecure

centre diff flashing on dash indicating fault

fuel filler neck corroded but not leaking

offside front tyre cracke don inner outer wall and in tread but not showing ply or cord

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,455 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)

centre diff light flashing on dash indicating fault

srs light on dash indicating fault

Fail 25 Feb 2013 74,455 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Srs light on dash indicating fault

centre light flashing on dash indicating fault

Pass 14 Dec 2011 72,993 miles

cat converter outer skin corroded but not leaking

srs light on dash indicating fault

transfer box light on dash indicating fault

Fail 7 Dec 2011 72,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

FRONT and REAR discs are corroded

cat converter outer skin corroded but not leaking

srs light on dash indicating fault

Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,072 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2009 59,071 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

major oil leak from engine

Pass 13 May 2008 48,443 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 48,443 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 39,048 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 39,045 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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
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L4 FTM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L4 FTM, 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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L4 FTM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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