2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

1,166 MOT tests in 2024. 82.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time82.7%
Failed or needed repairs17.3%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,166 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    45 marked dangerous
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.2%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    12 marked dangerous
  8. Stop lamp: not working0.9%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes9.2%
  2. Lights & electrics5.7%
  3. Suspension5.3%
  4. Tyres3.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.7%

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: 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 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 82.7% of 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,166 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).