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PF53 FCM

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,664 mi
Last recorded119,664 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 110,868 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 103,823 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 103,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 96,120 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 86,262 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

suspect low pressure in spare tyre

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Dec 2011 86,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

hand brake travel high

partial failure rear centre stop lamp ( 1x lamp inoperative )

rear wiper blade deteriorated

suspect low pressure in spare tyre

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Dec 2010 74,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

dog cage fitted within boot area

handbrake travel

rear wiper blade split/torn

Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,946 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 49,780 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 37,738 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 28,232 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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PF53 FCM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FCM, 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 FCM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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