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OU53 FBL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

194,335 mi
Last recorded194,335 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 FBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 194,335 miles

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

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

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

under body covered with underbody seal

Fail 14 Jun 2024

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch all 4 (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 194,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 181,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 171,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 171,947 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 163,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both n/s and o/s running boards corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2017 159,154 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side running boards corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2017 159,026 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion both side running boards corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 149,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 136,270 miles

Rear rear heater pipes leaking & corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 120,327 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 120,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 108,422 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 84,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 84,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,024 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 64,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,853 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,611 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,700 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,798 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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OU53 FBL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OU53 FBL, 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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OU53 FBL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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