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BF53 KYB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,279 mi
Last recorded171,279 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 171,279 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 171,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 157,855 miles

window screen damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2015 144,419 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 131,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coverd in grease

Pass 23 Jan 2013 114,471 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 102,544 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2010 90,333 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 76,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 63,295 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads need changing in 2000-3000 miles

Fail 13 Dec 2008 63,295 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear brake pads need changing in 2000-3000 miles

Pass 6 Nov 2007 51,418 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,480 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 39,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 KYB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 KYB registered?

BF53 KYB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 KYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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