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PJ53 FRT

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

109,039 mi
Last recorded109,039 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FRT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 109,039 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 107,036 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 105,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 104,140 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 100,894 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side inner outer sills / floor pan / wheel arches / inner wings / ns / os and assosiated suspension componets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 98,606 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 2 May 2019 95,382 miles

Front offside and nearside inner wheel arches to inner wings corrosion.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at the rear. corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at the rear. corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 87,274 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint advise replacement. (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 79,714 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 73,780 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 68,990 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 65,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 61,984 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 58,813 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 58,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,424 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,328 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 42,142 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,172 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 39,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,976 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 35,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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PJ53 FRT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PJ53 FRT, 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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PJ53 FRT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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