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GU53 YGC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,488 mi
Last recorded108,488 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 YGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 108,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 108,487 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 107,538 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 107,537 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 105,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to inner and outer sills and wheel arches

Fail 20 Oct 2023 105,327 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Cab steps insecure Nearside & Offside, corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 98,983 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 98,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,075 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,628 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 82,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,086 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,291 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS + OS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 73,207 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint NS + OS (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS + OS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,085 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,655 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,352 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,117 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,083 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges but tread grooves on edges not cut as deep as grooves with wear limit bars

front brake pads appear to be worn low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge but tread grooves on edges not cut as deep as grooves with wear limit bars

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,603 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 31,605 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,841 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,770 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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GU53 YGC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GU53 YGC, 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 YGC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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