2001 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · DG51 FXS
2001 Mitsubishi Shogun (3.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 146,383 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG51 FXS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/04/2023
- 146,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG51 FXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun (DG51 FXS) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
DG51 FXS Mileage History
- 07/04/2022137,572 mi
- 06/04/2023146,383 mi+8,811 mi
Average of roughly 8,842 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Fuel Tank DelaminationSerious
The internal lining of the steel fuel tank can flake off, clogging the fuel filter, lines, and eventually damaging the high-pressure fuel pump and injectors.
- Rear Subframe & Arch RustSerious
Severe structural corrosion often develops around the rear subframe, rear suspension arms, and inner wheel arches.
- Brake Accumulator (ABS Pump) FailureSerious
The electric pump and nitrogen-filled accumulator tank can fail, leading to a loss of power assistance for the brakes.
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