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MC53 FPE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,082 mi
Last recorded144,082 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 FPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 144,082 miles

passenger rear seatbelt,underbody-sills-floors-arches-fueltank-suspension-rear coil springs-front inner wings rusting-covered in sealer

Fail 7 Sep 2018 144,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

passenger rear seatbelt,underbody-sills-floors-arches-fueltank-suspension-rear coil springs-front inner wings rusting-covered in sealer

Pass 19 Aug 2017 138,327 miles

Front exhaust mountain bracket deteriorated not effecting the security of the exhaust system

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

windscreen has damage outside drivers view of the road

Pass 2 Aug 2016 133,331 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 133,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 125,580 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 117,604 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 111,607 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 97,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 85,520 miles

o,s,r lamp lens brocken

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,156 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 74,156 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,500 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 45,674 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,855 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)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 25,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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MC53 FPE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC53 FPE, 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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MC53 FPE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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