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Corrosion to rear suspension & underside body
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside 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))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underside dirty
underside has corrosion
underside has sighns of welding repair
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
sill covers fitted
underside has corrosion
underside has sighns of welding repair
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both sides - side steps are corroded to excess and in poor condition .
both sides front inner wing sections ( viewed under bonnet ) rusted through and corroded to excess in non prescribed areas
corrosion at an advanced state detected at both sides inner sill sections
corrosion at an advanced state detected at underside of vehicle
sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring both sides outer body sill sections
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side step corroded not likely to fall off
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side step corroded not likely to fall off
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both sides - side steps heavily corroded
corrosion at an advanced state detected at rear subframe & both sides inner sill sections
offside front inner wing section is corroded - viewed under bonnet nearside front inner wing section in non prescribed area is holed
parking brake lever has a long travel
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both sides - side steps heavily corroded
corrosion at an advanced state detected at rear subframe & both sides inner sill sections
offside front inner wing section is corroded - viewed under bonnet nearside front inner wing section in non prescribed area is holed
parking brake lever has a long travel
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both sides side step supports heavily rusted
corrosion at an advanced state detected at rear subframe & both sides inner sill sections
nearside front inner wing section in non prescribed area is holed
offside front inner wing section is corroded - viewed under bonnet
parking brake lever has a long travel
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both sides side step supports heavily rusted
corrosion at an advanced state detected at rear subframe & both sides inner sill sections
nearside front inner wing section in non prescribed area is holed
offside front inner wing section is corroded - viewed under bonnet
parking brake lever has a long travel
ns and os rear inner sill returns corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
a warning light is on?
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
a warning light is on?
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Wiper slightly misaligned Slight corrosion nearside front wheel arch Nearside front wheel bearing slight movement.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
slight corrosion near side front wheel arch
wipers slightly misaligned
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front and rear disc pads low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front bumper slight damage
nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing
offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?
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GU53 YFT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 GU53 YFT, 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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GU53 YFT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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