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AV53 FNJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

137,150 mi
Last recorded137,150 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin61,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FNJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Pinin
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 137,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 136,746 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 136,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 136,439 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 136,098 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 132,942 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 125,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/front bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2019 125,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/front bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 118,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Aug 2017 111,637 miles

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

Gearbox mount has movement but not excessive

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 101,108 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 95,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,096 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s door step/runner corroded to excess

Pass 19 Jul 2011 82,945 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 79,514 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 75,564 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 57,064 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,221 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 43,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 38,522 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,798 miles

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin?

Based on 191,872 MOT tests across 12,414 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,893
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
12,414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 13,041
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,652
position lamp(s) not working 6,854
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,724
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,122
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AV53 FNJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 61,052 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 13,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 FNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV53 FNJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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