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L873 FFX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

289,030 mi
Last recorded289,030 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL873 FFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 289,030 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 285,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 283,162 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 280,904 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 276,629 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 270,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 270,339 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 262,532 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 261,831 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 255,166 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 250,662 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 250,661 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking leaking injector (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 222,621 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play pitman arm on steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 216,731 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 211,820 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 208,113 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 199,321 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 190,827 miles

All rear metal brake pipes slightly corrroded

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 190,827 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All rear metal brake pipes slightly corrroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

Near side front tyre bald on inner edge

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 178,044 miles

center exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 167,869 miles

Horn slightly weak in operation.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight play in steering box

front brake pads becoming low.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 152,481 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 127,605 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 105,286 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 102,215 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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L873 FFX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L873 FFX, 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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L873 FFX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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