In 2025, 23,943 Mitsubishi Shogun cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 70% passed first time, compared with 67% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Shogun about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 93 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 4 years old, 86% of Shoguns passed first time (all cars that age: 87%). By 20 years, that figure is 60% (all cars: 58%). It is weaker than average when young but holds up better than most from around 10 years.
Mitsubishi Shogun All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Shogun passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years | 1,199 | 86% | 87% | 43,606 |
| 5 years | 677 | 83% | 86% | 49,946 |
| 6 years | 725 | 81% | 84% | 57,471 |
| 7 years | 1,129 | 81% | 81% | 68,214 |
| 8 years | 1,156 | 80% | 78% | 67,765 |
| 9 years | 1,541 | 77% | 75% | 72,792 |
| 10 years | 1,832 | 78% | 72% | 78,204 |
| 11 years | 1,536 | 74% | 69% | 91,273 |
| 12 years | 901 | 70% | 66% | 99,405 |
| 13 years | 656 | 67% | 63% | 107,843 |
| 14 years | 1,050 | 66% | 61% | 117,160 |
| 15 years | 987 | 64% | 59% | 122,590 |
| 16 years | 558 | 61% | 58% | 127,150 |
| 17 years | 823 | 61% | 57% | 126,556 |
| 18 years | 1,520 | 59% | 57% | 131,564 |
| 19 years | 1,369 | 60% | 57% | 132,815 |
| 20 years | 1,584 | 60% | 58% | 134,087 |
What fails most on a Mitsubishi Shogun
The area that lets the Shogun down most, relative to other cars, is steering: 6.7% of tests failed on it, 3.0 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on tyres.
Share of Shogun tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 8.2% |
| 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 | Suspension | 5.9% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 3.9% |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 3.7% |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Brakes | 3.6% |
| Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | Steering | 3.5% |
What to check when buying a used Shogun
Based on where the Shogun fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Steering: Feel for play or knocking through the wheel, and check power-steering fluid isn’t leaking. More
- Body and structure: Get underneath with a torch: sills, jacking points, subframe mounts and floor pans. Structural rust is the failure that can make a car uneconomic to fix. Repair guide
- Brakes: Look through the wheels for lipped or scored discs, check the handbrake holds on a slope, and feel for pulling or vibration under firm braking. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Shogun
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a ShogunFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mitsubishi Shogun?
In 2025, 70% of Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 23,943 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 67%.
What do Mitsubishi Shogun cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (8.2% of tests); 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 (5.9% of tests); the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (3.9% of tests).
Other Mitsubishi models
Mitsubishi L200 (69%), Mitsubishi Outlander (75%), Mitsubishi Asx (73%). All Mitsubishi models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.