2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

629 MOT tests in 2024. 59.1% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time59.1%
Failed or needed repairs40.9%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 629 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.4%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.8%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.1%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    35 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.0%
  2. Brakes20.3%
  3. Suspension19.4%
  4. Steering11.3%
  5. Body & chassis10.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  8. Tyres4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.6%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 59.1% of 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 629 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).