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N871 FKJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

128,193 mi
Last recorded128,193 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 FKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 128,193 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 127,291 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 127,921 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 126,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 123,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 120,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 119,551 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 118,114 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 114,336 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 111,261 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,982 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 101,205 miles

Nearside steering idler arm has slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,369 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 91,661 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 86,923 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,534 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 81,899 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 79,105 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,938 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 75,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres perishing

both wipers blades worn

Pass 5 Jan 2007 71,420 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 65,952 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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N871 FKJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N871 FKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N871 FKJ registered?

N871 FKJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is N871 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N871 FKJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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