2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

1,552 MOT tests in 2024. 73.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time73.4%
Failed or needed repairs26.6%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,552 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    72 marked dangerous
  2. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    23 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.9%
  2. Lights & electrics11.8%
  3. Suspension8.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  5. Tyres3.8%
  6. Steering3.0%
  7. Body & chassis3.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2014 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 73.4% of 2014 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,552 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 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).