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OU53 FBV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,085 mi
Last recorded158,085 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 FBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 158,085 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 158,085 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 148,317 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 137,662 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 128,831 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 121,076 miles

advise off side front shocker slight mist

Pass 5 Mar 2012 119,769 miles

o/s/f shocker.

Pass 20 May 2011 106,401 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 106,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 90,630 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,984 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 74,212 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,198 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 50,198 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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 FBV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FBV, 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 OU53 FBV registered?

OU53 FBV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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