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GJ53 EKT

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,182 mi
Last recorded137,182 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 EKT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 137,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill in wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 137,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill in wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 131,069 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 122,959 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 156,548 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 156,548 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 182,413 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 182,413 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 179,549 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 179,549 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 176,342 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 173,669 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 173,668 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 173,668 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 169,228 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 158,031 miles

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

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

drive belts poor

Pass 23 Nov 2012 142,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chip front screen borderline pass benfit given to presenter

both rear tyres wearing very badly inner edge cords will be exposed very soon

Pass 25 Nov 2011 129,464 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 114,594 miles

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

crack to front screen just meets requirements

Pass 10 Nov 2009 101,992 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 87,871 miles

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

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

signs of black smoke from exaust.emissions passed when fully warm.recommend cleaner to be instaled

Pass 19 Nov 2007 70,853 miles

crack to o/s/r lamp

Pass 4 Sep 2006 49,695 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre right on legal limit must be replaced immediatelly.very bad on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2006 49,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre right on legal limit must be replaced immediatelly.very bad on inner edge

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 EKT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GJ53 EKT, 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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GJ53 EKT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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