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GL52 EXN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

188,162 mi
Last recorded188,162 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 EXN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 188,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 188,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 176,629 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 176,621 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 172,962 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 169,039 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 169,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 164,462 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 164,462 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 155,993 miles

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

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

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

corrsion on rear inner arches and n/s/f inner arch

Fail 21 Jul 2016 155,721 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested Condition of front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded, RISK OF FAILURE (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2015 152,804 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 148,528 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 148,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 134,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 134,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 123,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 10 Jul 2012 123,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2011 111,314 miles

N/S/R lower light unit cracked

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Some play in Both front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Jun 2010 98,424 miles

parts of exhaust system rusting

rust ocurring offside and nearside rear under sill areas

various under vehicle areas muddy

Fail 23 Jun 2010 98,424 miles

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

parts of exhaust system rusting

rust ocurring offside and nearside rear under sill areas

some wear to rear brake discs

various under vehicle areas muddy

Fail 26 Jun 2009 81,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stone chip windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low

Stone chip windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,205 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 61,245 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,421 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 48,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

high level brake light has nearside bulb out

Pass 19 Dec 2005 37,503 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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GL52 EXN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GL52 EXN, 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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GL52 EXN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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