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N315 FHL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,471 mi
Last recorded176,471 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 FHL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 176,471 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 176,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened CHASSIS AT TIE BAR MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 172,195 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 169,950 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 169,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 162,980 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 159,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion at front inner wings and chassis

engine leaking oil

Fail 13 Oct 2015 159,797 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion at front inner wings and chassis

engine leaking oil

Pass 31 Oct 2014 156,692 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 155,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface rust on front to rear and rear axle brake pipes surface rust on fuel lines

Pass 16 Jul 2012 152,960 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 145,695 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 140,398 miles

aux belts cracked

engine oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

n/s/f inner cv boot split

rear roll bar inner bush's got slight play

slight front brake judder recorded

slight play in both front lower shocker mounts

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in pitman and idler arms

Pass 15 Jun 2009 130,761 miles

aux belts lightly cracked

fuel pipes rusty

n/s inner cv boot split

rear of exhaust slightly rusty

slight engine oil leak

slight front and rear brake judder recorded

slight play in idler and pitman arms

slight play in o/s bottom ball joint

small chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Jun 2009 130,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

aux belts lightly cracked

fuel pipes rusty

n/s inner cv boot split

rear of exhaust slightly rusty

slight engine oil leak

slight front and rear brake judder recorded

slight play in idler and pitman arms

slight play in o/s bottom ball joint

small chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2008 120,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auxillery belts cracked

both rear brakes slightly juddering

both rear tyres nearing the legal limit

chip in windscreen

most brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully check

nail in nsr tyre

oil leak

osf tyre slightly worn uneven

rear brake pipe rusty

slight play in nsf bottom ball joint

slight play in pitman and idler arms

Fail 28 Jun 2008 120,840 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

auxillery belts cracked

both rear brakes slightly juddering

both rear tyres nearing the legal limit

chip in windscreen

most brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully check

nail in nsr tyre

oil leak

osf tyre slightly worn uneven

rear brake pipe rusty

slight play in nsf bottom ball joint

slight play in pitman and idler arms

Pass 23 Jun 2007 107,484 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 107,160 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advisory both front tyres are different types

Pass 28 Jun 2006 94,848 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 94,560 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil switch u/s

engine under shield rattles

exhaust system corroded

most brake pipes corroding

slight play in front top arm bushs and lower ball joints

slight seat belt damage nsf

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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N315 FHL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N315 FHL, 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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N315 FHL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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