Mitsubishi Shogun
From 48,908 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Shoguns fare better: 2021 models pass at 89.7% vs 72.7% for 1997.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 2,491 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,491 |
| 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 | 1,928 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,010 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 853 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 853 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 842 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 840 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 790 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 749 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 713 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25% of Shogun failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 52.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £177.
Mitsubishi Shogun on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 3,198 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 3 newly registered, a net loss of 3,195. At this rate, roughly 13.2 years until none remain. Now at 44.9% of its peak (93,688 in 2007 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 24,609 | 17,454 | +0 | -457 | -457 |
| 2025 Q2 | 25,232 | 17,288 | +2 | -561 | -559 |
| 2025 Q1 | 25,938 | 17,141 | +1 | -961 | -960 |
| 2024 Q4 | 26,739 | 17,300 | +0 | -1,219 | -1,219 |
| 2024 Q3 | 27,472 | 17,786 | +0 | -912 | -912 |
| 2024 Q2 | 28,339 | 17,831 | +1 | -635 | -634 |
| 2024 Q1 | 29,224 | 17,580 | +0 | -747 | -747 |
| 2023 Q4 | 30,241 | 17,310 | +0 | -583 | -583 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shogun Sg3 Di-D Lwb Auto | Diesel | 3,857 | 23% |
| Shogun Sport Di-D 4 Auto | Diesel | 2,116 | 12% |
| Shogun Di-D Eleg-Ce Lwb A | Diesel | 1,610 | 9% |
| Shogun Warrior Di-D Auto | Diesel | 1,127 | 7% |
| Shogun Sport Warrior Td | Diesel | 1,082 | 6% |
| Shogun Sport Equippe Td | Diesel | 821 | 5% |
| Shogun Sg4 Di-D Lwb Auto | Diesel | 794 | 5% |
| Shogun Warrior Di-D Swb Auto | Diesel | 735 | 4% |
| Shogun Elegance Di-D Lwba | Diesel | 722 | 4% |
| Shogun Barbarian Di-D Auto | Diesel | 519 | 3% |
| Shogun Equippe Di-D | Diesel | 500 | 3% |
| Shogun Elegance Di-D Lwb Auto | Diesel | 468 | 3% |
| Shogun Diamond Di-D Lwb A | Diesel | 464 | 3% |
| Shogun Elegance Di-D Auto | Diesel | 416 | 2% |
| Shogun Sport Di-D 3 Auto | Diesel | 390 | 2% |
| Shogun Sport Trojan | Diesel | 376 | 2% |
| Shogun Sg5 Di-D Lwb Auto | Diesel | 302 | 2% |
| Shogun Sg2 Di-D Swb Auto | Diesel | 299 | 2% |
| Shogun Sport Commercial Di-D A | Diesel | 260 | 2% |
| Shogun 4Work Sg2 Di-D Swb | Diesel | 236 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.7% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2020 | 88.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2019 | 90% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2018 | 89.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
24 earlier years
| 2017 | 86.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2016 | 84.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2015 | 83.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2014 | 77.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2013 | 78.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2012 | 77.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 2011 | 75% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2010 | 70.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
| 2009 | 72.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
| 2008 | 70.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
| 2007 | 70.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2006 | 69.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
| 2005 | 69.3% | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2004 | 70.2% | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2003 | 70% | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2002 | 72% | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2001 | 71.1% | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2000 | 73.7% | 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1999 | 75.6% | 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, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point |
| 1998 | 76.4% | 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, 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 |
| 1997 | 72.7% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1996 | 75.9% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point |
| 1995 | 73.3% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 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 |
| 1994 | 68.8% | a seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
Typical mileage
Half of all Shoguns tested had between 99,109 and 182,483 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 147,281 median miles, the Shogun has 0.016 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 74.3% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Shogun has a 76.8% MOT pass rate based on 48,908 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Shogun?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Shogun is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 2,491 failures. Other common issues include 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.
How many Mitsubishi Shoguns are on UK roads?
There are 24,609 Mitsubishi Shoguns currently licensed on UK roads, with 17,454 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Shogun at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Shogun is 147,281 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 99,109 and 182,483 miles.
Buying a used Shogun?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 76.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £177 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.