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GJ53 CZA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,579 mi
Last recorded58,579 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 CZA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 58,579 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 58,574 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2025 53,049 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 47,059 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 42,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,405 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 31,216 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 25,701 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 20,247 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 19,372 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,580 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 17,655 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 17,655 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,604 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,869 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,350 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 10,978 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 8,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 7,886 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,221 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 5,221 miles

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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GJ53 CZA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GJ53 CZA, 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 GJ53 CZA registered?

GJ53 CZA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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