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GJ53 EKY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,845 mi
Last recorded118,845 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 EKY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 118,845 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 118,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 111,789 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 111,762 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt - Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

- Engine oil very low

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 108,465 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 108,147 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 108,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 106,391 miles

VEHICLE DIRTY UNDERNEATH

Fail 26 Nov 2020 106,391 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

REAR EXAHUST LOOK POOR

VEHICLE DIRTY UNDERNEATH

Pass 30 May 2019 104,779 miles

exhaust poor condition

screen cracked along lower edge

Pass 24 May 2018 99,636 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 99,636 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 95,643 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 95,643 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 93,475 miles

nearside front brake lightly binding

Pass 21 May 2015 90,010 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 90,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 84,914 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 80,956 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 77,953 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 71,495 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 66,394 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 59,202 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,996 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,208 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 39,146 miles

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

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 EKY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GJ53 EKY, 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 EKY registered?

GJ53 EKY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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