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GY51 BFO

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,287 mi
Last recorded112,287 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 BFO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 112,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,277 miles

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2020 111,277 miles

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 110,756 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 109,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 97,248 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 97,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 90,218 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 May 2015 83,094 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,415 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 68,819 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 63,366 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 58,461 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 51,539 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 51,539 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,491 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 48,490 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,761 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 38,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,821 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 35,004 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 35,004 miles

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

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

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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GY51 BFO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 103,809 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 GY51 BFO, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY51 BFO registered?

GY51 BFO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 BFO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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