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SV53 FBN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,734 mi
Last recorded117,734 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 FBN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,734 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above the sub frame area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 115,877 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Heat shield loose on Exhaust

Nearside step missing offside corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 115,815 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Heat shield loose on Exhaust

Nearside step missing offside corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,067 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 110,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

corrosion in nearside rear inner sill

Fail 23 Sep 2014 110,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

corrosion in nearside rear inner sill

Pass 16 Sep 2013 105,303 miles

o/s step missing

o/s/r indicater lense broke

oil leak

under vehical corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2013 105,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s step missing

o/s/r indicater lense broke

oil leak

under vehical corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2012 100,137 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2012 100,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 86,052 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted

Fail 17 Jun 2011 85,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

o/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 78,274 miles

stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

wiper blades have split ends

Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,025 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

n/s step corroded and light hanging off

Pass 26 May 2008 47,849 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 47,847 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 28,478 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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SV53 FBN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV53 FBN, 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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What year was SV53 FBN registered?

SV53 FBN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is SV53 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 FBN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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