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GV52 GYU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,278 mi
Last recorded199,278 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 GYU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 199,278 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

Fail 23 Jun 2025 199,275 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

Pass 20 Jun 2024 193,799 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

Fail 14 Jun 2024 193,733 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 182,339 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 168,082 miles

under trays,covers and covers over sills fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2021 165,828 miles

under trays, covers and covers over sills fitted obsuring view of some components

Fail 13 Sep 2021 165,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays, covers and covers over sills fitted obsuring view of some components

Pass 30 Sep 2020 163,596 miles

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 158,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 157,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Jul 2018 152,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under trays,covers and covers over sills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2017 146,591 miles

under tray , covers and covers over sills fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 137,464 miles

under trays and covers fritted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 130,730 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 121,396 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 121,245 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 112,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 107,665 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 105,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 105,354 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 96,913 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 96,913 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 88,317 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,630 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,392 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,810 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 36,439 miles

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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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GV52 GYU 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 75%.

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 GV52 GYU, 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 GV52 GYU registered?

GV52 GYU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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