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PF53 FCA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,707 mi
Last recorded157,707 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 FCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 157,707 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casing covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 157,681 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casing covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 153,377 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded off please keep checked

Fail 22 Aug 2022 153,242 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 145,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 139,925 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 139,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 132,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 125,120 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded!

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded!

Pass 5 Apr 2017 117,014 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 105,223 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 105,185 miles

Electronic stability system switch insecure (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 99,461 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,266 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 83,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres wearing on inside edges ADVICE FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT. Water pipes to rear heater corroded ADVICE CHANGE OR BLANK OFF.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,250 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,897 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 65,102 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 60,702 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 60,699 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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PF53 FCA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PF53 FCA, 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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PF53 FCA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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