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BF53 KXN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

157,281 mi
Last recorded157,281 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KXN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 157,281 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 151,576 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 146,523 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 146,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both Inner sills corroded

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 143,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 133,484 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 128,228 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 124,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 120,736 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 116,883 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 110,944 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 101,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,522 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 88,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 75,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,666 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 51,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 48,581 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,581 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2007 43,595 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,487 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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BF53 KXN 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 82.6%.

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 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 BF53 KXN, 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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BF53 KXN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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