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GV53 OED

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,867 mi
Last recorded152,867 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 OED
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 152,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 14 Mar 2022 147,153 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 147,153 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 141,905 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 141,895 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 138,467 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 138,456 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 133,296 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 122,535 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 122,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 115,717 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 108,752 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 104,957 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 102,604 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,685 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 97,003 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 79,061 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 79,061 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,615 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres ewaring inner eage

front pads on 5.0 mm

o/s/f tyre on 3.0 mm on outter eage

Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,737 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 44,737 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 29 Dec 2006 37,010 miles

front and rear brake pads look low

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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GV53 OED is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV53 OED, 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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GV53 OED is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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