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CF53 BCX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,647 mi
Last recorded142,647 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 142,647 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 142,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 135,392 miles

advise o/s/r tyre inside edge

advise underbody condition and sills /scaby

Pass 6 Dec 2018 128,223 miles

Welding repairs carried out, undersealed

Fail 4 Dec 2018 128,192 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 122,797 miles

Nearside 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)

both sides inner sills have surface corrosion

underbody protection fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2016 115,336 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,953 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,910 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 79,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 75,987 miles

osf steering arm slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,494 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 68,494 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 63,643 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,161 miles

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

h/brake lever req adjustment

Fail 2 Oct 2008 47,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

h/brake lever req adjustment

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,093 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,006 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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CF53 BCX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF53 BCX, 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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CF53 BCX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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