2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

1,314 MOT tests in 2024. 60.2% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time60.2%
Failed or needed repairs39.8%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,314 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.2%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%
  7. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  9. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension27.5%
  2. Lights & electrics25.7%
  3. Brakes19.4%
  4. Body & chassis15.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  7. Steering5.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.4%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 60.2% of 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,314 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2003 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).