Mitsubishi Shogun MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mitsubishi Shogun. Check any Shogun by registration number below.

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75.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.8%

vs Mitsubishi Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mitsubishi Shogun — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mitsubishi Shogun has an average MOT pass rate of 75.4%, which is 6.8 percentage points below the Mitsubishi brand average of 82.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Shogun on the road.

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT are a seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Shogun for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mitsubishi Shogun, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mitsubishi Shogun performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 2,321 vehicles

91.5%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

9.4%

Mileage at 3yr

51k mi

2020

Based on 1,840 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

11.5%

Mileage at 3yr

50k mi

Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

2019

Based on 2,083 vehicles

89.2%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

11.4%

Mileage at 3yr

49k mi

Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

2018

Based on 3,103 vehicles

89.0%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

11.0%

Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

2017

Based on 3,112 vehicles

87.4%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

11.2%

Mileage at 5yr

80k mi

2016

Based on 4,173 vehicles

84.5%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

16.5%

2015

Based on 5,046 vehicles

84.7%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

15.7%

Mileage at 10yr

125k mi

2014

Based on 4,142 vehicles

81.0%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

21.7%

Mileage at 10yr

137k mi

2013

Based on 2,377 vehicles

78.0%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

20.3%

Mileage at 10yr

144k mi

2012

Based on 1,778 vehicles

77.4%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

21.0%

Mileage at 10yr

177k mi

2011

Based on 2,828 vehicles

75.0%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

23.5%

2010

Based on 2,796 vehicles

69.2%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

28.4%

2009

Based on 1,776 vehicles

67.8%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

27.8%

2008

Based on 2,734 vehicles

67.7%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

25.3%

2007

Based on 5,015 vehicles

68.2%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

27.6%

2006

Based on 4,506 vehicles

63.9%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

33.5%

2005

Based on 5,399 vehicles

65.1%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

30.1%

2004

Based on 5,643 vehicles

66.6%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

26.5%

2003

Based on 3,352 vehicles

66.2%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

25.2%

2002

Based on 1,767 vehicles

68.1%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

23.8%

2001

Based on 799 vehicles

67.7%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

21.2%

2000

Based on 641 vehicles

71.9%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

18.2%

1999

Based on 1,087 vehicles

73.9%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

19.3%

1998

Based on 1,486 vehicles

77.8%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

15.5%

1997

Based on 889 vehicles

74.9%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

13.6%

1996

Based on 655 vehicles

73.3%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

22.3%

1995

Based on 493 vehicles

77.5%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

14.6%

1994

Based on 228 vehicles

64.9%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

27.5%

1993

Based on 131 vehicles

89.3%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

12.9%

1992

Based on 62 vehicles

54.8%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

34.0%

1991

Based on 80 vehicles

75.0%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

28.3%

1990

Based on 72 vehicles

70.8%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

30.8%

1989

Based on 43 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

1988

Based on 60 vehicles

71.7%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

8.9%

0

Based on 34,360 vehicles

77.0%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Mileage at 5yr

106k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mitsubishi Shogun

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision

7.9%

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

5.3%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

5.2%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.8%

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

3.2%

Mitsubishi Shogun Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

2.6%

Front Offside

2.4%

Front Nearside

2.2%

Other Mitsubishi Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mitsubishi models.

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88.6% pass rate

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88.5% pass rate

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85.2% pass rate

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92.4% pass rate

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56.5% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mitsubishi Shogun

Mitsubishi Shogun — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mitsubishi Shogun MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Shogun?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Shogun is 75.4% compared to the Mitsubishi average of 82.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Shogun are: A seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.9%), Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake (5.3%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (5.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mitsubishi Shogun reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 75.4%, the Mitsubishi Shogun is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mitsubishi Shogun?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mitsubishi Shogun?

Typical mileage for the Mitsubishi Shogun: 51,157 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Shogun to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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