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GD03 CSF

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

274,279 mi
Last recorded274,279 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 CSF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 274,279 miles

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

Front Headlights tarnished

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 274,182 miles

Emissions not tested due to major oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 268,301 miles

Front Corrosion to both inner wing/wheel arch area, not to excess.

Front Small chip to windscreen, not to excess.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Not to excess. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear shocks upper bushes showing slight signs of deterioration, not to excess.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 260,590 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill area slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 250,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Aug 2018 250,165 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 241,935 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 241,786 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 233,725 miles

Oil leak ()

near side rear back plate corroded but not to excess

rear brake pipes slightly corroded but not to excess

Pass 27 Oct 2015 231,683 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 227,831 miles

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)

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

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 22 Oct 2013 213,923 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 200,456 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing to edges

slight brake bind to nearside rear

Pass 31 Oct 2011 183,852 miles

engine oil leak

metal coolent pipes to rear heater box corroded and leaking

one center stop light bulb not working

Pass 29 Oct 2010 169,191 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

nearside wheel arch trim missing

oil leak from front

Pass 22 Jul 2009 152,103 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 151,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 125,377 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 125,377 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 95,030 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 95,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear on brake pedal rubber edge

Pass 30 Jun 2006 64,288 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 64,288 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear two seats have been removed

slight deteriortion of rear number plate backing material

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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GD03 CSF 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 69.6%.

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 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 GD03 CSF, 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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GD03 CSF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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