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GF53 USG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

203,358 mi
Last recorded203,358 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 USG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 203,358 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 186,772 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 177,921 miles

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

brake pipes greesed

Pass 3 May 2017 163,858 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 163,858 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 137,527 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 137,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 117,129 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 117,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 97,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 80,437 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 71,162 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 61,509 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 53,733 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,155 miles

handbrake lever needs adjusting

rear brake discs slightly corroded on egde and lipped etc

Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,517 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 34,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GF53 USG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GF53 USG, 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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What year was GF53 USG registered?

GF53 USG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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