2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

1,846 MOT tests in 2024. 77.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time77.7%
Failed or needed repairs22.3%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,846 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    96 marked dangerous
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.4%
  4. Stop lamp: not working1.4%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.1%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    38 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes11.8%
  2. Lights & electrics9.5%
  3. Suspension5.9%
  4. Tyres4.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  6. Steering2.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  8. Body & chassis1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%

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 2015 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 77.7% of 2015 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,846 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).