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NL53 ZGC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,165 mi
Last recorded130,165 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 ZGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 130,165 miles

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside and offside inner and outer rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 129,760 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 126,305 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 118,405 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 113,865 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 113,865 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 86,187 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 60,119 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,222 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 55,057 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,267 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,302 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 45,157 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,967 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,026 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 34,826 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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NL53 ZGC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NL53 ZGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL53 ZGC registered?

NL53 ZGC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is NL53 ZGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 ZGC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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