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KT53 GPV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,415 mi
Last recorded224,415 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 GPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 224,415 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 214,515 miles

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2022 214,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2021 204,682 miles

parking brake has only just met legal requirements

Pass 31 Oct 2020 197,786 miles

rear inner sills showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2019 194,732 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 194,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Brake Sliders wearing carrier (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 190,718 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Offside Rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 5 Oct 2018 190,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 183,051 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion by rear suspension

small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2016 170,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 170,816 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH BULBS NOT WORKING (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 166,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front flitch (by headlight) corroding

Slight front brake imbalance to offside

Fail 9 Oct 2015 166,196 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front flitch (by headlight) corroding

Slight front brake imbalance to offside

Pass 16 Oct 2014 159,739 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 159,609 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 152,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 152,184 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2012 146,895 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 130,628 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 130,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 119,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 119,252 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 94,732 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 94,732 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 77,574 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 58,259 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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KT53 GPV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KT53 GPV, 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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KT53 GPV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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