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GJ53 FXA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,874 mi
Last recorded166,874 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 FXA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 166,874 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 160,296 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 149,829 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 149,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 138,743 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brakes are binding slightly

Offside Front tyre is low on the inner edge

both rear tyres are low on the inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2016 131,329 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes have slight corrossion

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 127,994 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 124,893 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 122,230 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 122,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 120,325 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 117,900 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 114,913 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 114,122 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front discs pitted

Fail 21 Jun 2010 114,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front discs pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 107,898 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 107,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 85,180 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 67,808 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,620 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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GJ53 FXA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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