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YF53 FXZ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,326 mi
Last recorded166,326 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 FXZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 166,326 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 166,325 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 161,051 miles

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

both side steps showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2021 161,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both side steps showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2020 160,159 miles

both side steps showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2019 156,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 148,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 142,232 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,549 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 135,509 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 124,540 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS POSSIBLY GETTING LOW - DIFFICULT TO INSPECT WITH WHEELS IN PLACE

N/S/F TYRE SHOWING WEAR

Fail 20 Mar 2015 124,431 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FRONT BRAKE PADS POSSIBLY GETTING LOW - DIFFICULT TO INSPECT WITH WHEELS IN PLACE

N/S/F TYRE SHOWING WEAR

Pass 21 Mar 2014 113,569 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 106,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s/r tyres bolding on edge

Fail 20 Apr 2013 106,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s/r tyres bolding on edge

Fail 6 Jun 2012 101,589 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre bolding on edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 101,589 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre bolding on edge

Pass 31 May 2011 89,882 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,946 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 40,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2006

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006

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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YF53 FXZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YF53 FXZ, 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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YF53 FXZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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