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GJ53 ELO

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

210,904 mi
Last recorded210,904 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 ELO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 210,904 miles

Nearside Rear door step mountings slightly corroded

Offside Rear door step mountings slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 195,451 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 191,830 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 183,904 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 183,891 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 174,404 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 174,404 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both side rear tyres worn on outer edge

windscreen cracked more than 40mm not in drivers veiw

Pass 8 May 2014 172,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 6 May 2014 172,367 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 30 May 2013 163,071 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 May 2013 163,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 May 2012 138,196 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 128,170 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 128,170 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 111,940 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2010 111,940 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2009 92,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 92,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 58,404 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,247 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 45,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 ELO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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