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BL52 GKX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

145,395 mi
Last recorded145,395 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 GKX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 145,395 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (d) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2026 145,395 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (d) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2023 141,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2021 138,910 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 138,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 133,417 miles

Offside Front slightly corroded

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 130,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 130,981 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 125,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 125,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 123,787 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 123,787 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 119,535 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 115,356 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 115,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 112,620 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 112,620 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 110,319 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,256 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

both rear/rear seats folded away

corrosion n/s front inner wing

corrosion n/s+o/s inner sills

engine oil low

Fail 25 Jan 2013 108,256 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion n/s front inner wing

corrosion n/s+o/s inner sills

engine oil low

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

both rear/rear seats folded away

Pass 25 Jan 2012 103,151 miles

corrosion n/s front inner wing

corrosion n/s+o/s inner sills

rear/rear seats folded away

Fail 25 Jan 2012 103,147 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion n/s front inner wing

corrosion n/s+o/s inner sills

rear/rear seats folded away

Pass 19 Jan 2011 94,513 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

centre exhaust split/small fluff

corrosion n/s+o/s inner sills

Pass 27 Jan 2010 86,344 miles

corrosion n/s + o/s inner sills

engine oil on minimum

Pass 27 Jan 2009 78,521 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,154 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 61,751 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 61,751 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 31 Jan 2006 48,902 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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BL52 GKX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BL52 GKX, 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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BL52 GKX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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