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GJ53 FXB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,499 mi
Last recorded141,499 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 FXB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 141,499 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides: Inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides: Inner sills & Inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 130,834 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2018 121,514 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 114,582 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Unable to inspect outer sills, trim fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 114,209 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Unable to inspect outer sills, trim fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 110,288 miles

Item removed from drivers view

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seats folded down

Fail 26 Feb 2016 110,265 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Item removed from drivers view

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seats folded down

Pass 10 Feb 2015 106,143 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge /getting low/small cut in tread

Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,552 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 99,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 99,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 90,490 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 90,490 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,211 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 tyres wearing low

Fail 12 Sep 2009 61,771 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,848 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,638 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,278 miles

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

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

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

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)

rear wiperblade split

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 FXB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

GJ53 FXB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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