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BF53 KZJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,571 mi
Last recorded99,571 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KZJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 99,571 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 99,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases inter pipe clamp missing (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 95,695 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 95,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,576 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion setting into fuel pipes

corrosion setting into various brake pipes

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,543 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

slight corrosion setting into brake pipes

slight corrosion setting into fuel pipes

slight play in steering /suspension

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,090 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 83,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,210 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 73,163 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,506 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly pitted

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 65,487 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 12 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,477 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 65,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,922 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,624 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 40,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,725 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 KZJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KZJ, 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 KZJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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