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GM53 AFY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,579 mi
Last recorded153,579 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM53 AFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 153,579 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 153,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed back box broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 152,069 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 149,096 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 143,970 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 139,569 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 136,563 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre slight perished

Pass 6 Aug 2020 133,573 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 131,348 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 124,343 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,375 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 117,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 109,644 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2015 101,846 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 95,413 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 89,257 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,143 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,857 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 59,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,625 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,102 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 30,963 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,108 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 22,104 miles

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

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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GM53 AFY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GM53 AFY, 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 GM53 AFY registered?

GM53 AFY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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