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NX53 FDN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,438 mi
Last recorded91,438 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 FDN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 91,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 81,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 74,376 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective REAR DIFF ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,996 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,024 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,637 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 54,097 miles

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

slight corrosion on both main brake pipes front to rear

Pass 11 May 2017 47,609 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 6 May 2017 47,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 25 Apr 2017 47,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

7pin flap missing on towbar electrical sockets

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

Front wipers not clearing 100%

Offside Front brake hanging/binding on

Oil leak engine oil level low ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake lights flickering on trailer board test

rear fog light not working on trailer board test

Pass 4 May 2016 38,916 miles

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,099 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 26,060 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,789 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 13,089 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 13,089 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 9,837 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 8,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 7,515 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 6,861 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 6,244 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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NX53 FDN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NX53 FDN, 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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What year was NX53 FDN registered?

NX53 FDN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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