2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

2,297 MOT tests in 2024. 58.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time58.3%
Failed or needed repairs41.7%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,297 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.4%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension27.7%
  2. Lights & electrics24.5%
  3. Brakes23.3%
  4. Body & chassis13.3%
  5. Steering9.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  7. Tyres5.3%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced7.7%

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 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 58.3% of 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,297 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).