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GY53 NYT

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

244,013 mi
Last recorded244,013 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 NYT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 244,013 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 238,012 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 238,005 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 229,781 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 223,261 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 213,578 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 201,407 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 192,013 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 192,012 miles

Brake performance not tested due too front brakes metal too metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal too metal with brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 184,944 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 184,944 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 172,378 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 172,378 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure whole cluster loose (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure whole cluster loose (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 31 May 2017 172,371 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure the whole cluster (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 156,628 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 156,626 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 135,549 miles

rear brake pads worn very low

Fail 19 Dec 2014 135,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,197 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,205 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 85,205 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,220 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,227 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 30,242 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,093 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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GY53 NYT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GY53 NYT, 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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GY53 NYT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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