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A5 FJO

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,217 mi
Last recorded134,217 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FJO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 134,217 miles

1, o/s front hub movement on limit for wear.

running boards corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 132,855 miles

1, n/s front tyre app limit . 2, front o/s hub slight end float evident. 3, running boards excess corrosion.

Pass 10 Jan 2022 130,993 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 128,668 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 128,556 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 123,554 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 118,246 miles

1, o/s rear tyre getting low 2, o/s rack boot starting to degrade

Pass 26 Sep 2016 115,818 miles

o/s front and rear tyres showing signs of crazing

o/s rack boot showing signs of deteriation

Fail 26 Sep 2016 115,818 miles

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

o/s front and rear tyres showing signs of crazing

o/s rack boot showing signs of deteriation

Pass 18 Sep 2015 111,682 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,615 miles

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

Steering Rack Looks Damp

Fail 25 Sep 2014 106,612 miles

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

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

Steering Rack Looks Damp

Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,694 miles

o/s front hub slight movement

red surface rust underside generally

Pass 15 Sep 2012 98,533 miles

rear pads getting getting low

red surface rust underside generally covering components

silencer showing deteriation

Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,530 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2010 89,563 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2009 85,756 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 85,747 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,708 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 70,468 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 10 Aug 2006 59,474 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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A5 FJO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A5 FJO, 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 A5 FJO registered?

A5 FJO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is A5 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FJO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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