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SM53 FVH

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,300 mi
Last recorded155,300 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 FVH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 155,300 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 150,980 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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 1 Sep 2017 144,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 144,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 139,765 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 139,764 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,562 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 132,237 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 124,404 miles

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

exhaust rattleing

front windscrren wipers abit poor clearing

nearside rear brake discs sheild missing

offside rear brake disc sheild partly corrodded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 124,404 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rattleing

front windscrren wipers abit poor clearing

nearside rear brake discs sheild missing

offside rear brake disc sheild partly corrodded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 114,853 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 106,634 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 101,081 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)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 101,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT ABS SENSOR INSECURE

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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,343 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,360 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 82,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroding

rear wiper split and smearing

some deterioration on front number plate

some smearing on nearside wiper

nearside front tyre at 2-3mm and 0mm on edge

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

offside front tyre at 0mm on edge

Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 57,411 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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SM53 FVH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM53 FVH, 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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SM53 FVH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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