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GF53 VVC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,811 mi
Last recorded125,811 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 VVC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 125,811 miles

Front offside tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 125,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,766 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 99,715 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 99,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

oil leak around filter housing area

Pass 21 Oct 2010 86,781 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 86,781 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 74,442 miles

o/s rear b/pads very low. o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge. n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,154 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 51,275 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES,NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,339 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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GF53 VVC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GF53 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

GF53 VVC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is GF53 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 VVC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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