Mitsubishi Shogun: what fails at MOT
36,000 MOT tests on the Mitsubishi Shogun in 2024, counted. 27.8% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
27.8% of Mitsubishi Shogun tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 30.6%, so the Shogun is about average for its age.
It fails most often on lights and electrics (7.3% of tests), suspension (7.1% of tests) and brakes (6.6% of tests). It fails on steering more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,265 | 11.1% | 10.9% | 30,800 21,400 to 42,300 |
| 2020 | 1,188 | 12.9% | 11.5% | 33,900 24,000 to 46,000 |
| 2019 | 1,336 | 11.1% | 13.4% | 41,700 31,300 to 58,400 |
| 2018 | 1,861 | 11.9% | 15.6% | 48,400 35,100 to 68,000 |
| 2017 | 1,813 | 14.6% | 18.2% | 52,100 36,400 to 69,900 |
| 2016 | 2,411 | 17.8% | 21.3% | 61,500 45,400 to 79,300 |
| 2015 | 2,900 | 19.5% | 24.4% | 67,400 50,700 to 89,400 |
| 2014 | 2,345 | 27.4% | 27.7% | 78,900 58,600 to 100,100 |
| 2013 | 1,347 | 26.1% | 30.6% | 88,300 66,300 to 113,200 |
| 2012 | 1,019 | 27.4% | 33.4% | 97,200 75,400 to 117,800 |
| 2011 | 1,595 | 30.2% | 36.1% | 107,400 86,600 to 132,400 |
| 2010 | 1,574 | 36.8% | 38.6% | 117,800 92,400 to 139,600 |
| 2009 | 987 | 36.2% | 39.8% | 119,500 95,100 to 145,900 |
| 2008 | 1,563 | 37.5% | 41.5% | 118,500 94,900 to 146,300 |
| 2007 | 2,845 | 37.4% | 41.5% | 127,100 103,000 to 150,100 |
| 2006 | 2,464 | 41.2% | 42.4% | 126,500 99,300 to 155,500 |
| 2005 | 3,318 | 41.5% | 42.2% | 124,200 96,400 to 154,800 |
| 2004 | 3,443 | 37.9% | 42.3% | 132,300 103,400 to 161,400 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Mitsubishi Shogun tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Shogun | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Suspension | 7.1% | 7.3% |
| Brakes | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| Body and structure | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Steering More than most | 3.0% | 1.7% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen Less than most | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Tyres Less than most | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions Less than most | 1.9% | 2.7% |
The parts that fail most
- Side light2.2%
- Brake pads2.1%
- Ball joint2.1%
- Corrosion near suspension mountings1.9%
- Headlamp aim1.8%
- Brake light1.8%
- Footbrake1.6%
- Track rod end1.5%
- Wipers1.5%
- Steering rack1.5%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Side light: not working2.1%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
- Ball joint: excessively worn2.0%
- Corrosion near suspension mountings: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.8%
- Brake light: not working1.6%
- Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.3%
- Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
- Footbrake: excessively binding1.2%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge9.1%
- Brake pads: wearing thin6.4%
- Brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material5.5%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened4.6%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement3.4%
- Ball joint: has slight play3.3%
- Engine oil: leak, but not excessive2.4%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing2.1%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Is there any play, knocking or stiffness in the steering?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
Check a Mitsubishi Shogun's own MOT record
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Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.