2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

270 MOT tests in 2024. 64.8% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time64.8%
Failed or needed repairs35.2%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 270 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.6%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  6. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.0%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics23.3%
  2. Suspension21.1%
  3. Body & chassis16.7%
  4. Brakes14.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  7. Steering5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.7%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced10.0%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play8.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 64.8% of 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 270 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).