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GK51 UZX

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

52,558 mi
Last recorded52,558 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 UZX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 52,558 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear inner sill-action recommended (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 52,558 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear inner sill-action recommended (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 49,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill under the door are (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 49,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill under the door are (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps bulbs r3enewed(corrod3ed wiring repaired and all working ok ) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2023 46,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3.5 mm thread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill previosuly repaired covered with underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer side light dill slight electrical ppure connection (still working)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill previosuly repaired covered with underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,057 miles

n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f outer cv boot small rip

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2019 35,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f outer cv boot small rip

o/s/r inner sill corroded and holed

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2018 26,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 26,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 14,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 14,250 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 5,755 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 5,746 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 2,944 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 90,121 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 79,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 10 May 2011 73,759 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 10 May 2011 73,759 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 63,274 miles

wipers poor

Fail 14 May 2010 63,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wipers poor

Pass 22 May 2009 56,065 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 56,054 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,719 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 46,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn.

Pass 2 May 2006 38,276 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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GK51 UZX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 103,809 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 GK51 UZX, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GK51 UZX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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