2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

726 MOT tests in 2024. 86.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time86.2%
Failed or needed repairs13.8%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 726 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    32 marked dangerous
  2. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements0.7%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.7%
  9. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes9.0%
  2. Suspension3.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  5. Tyres1.5%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.3%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.6%

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: 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 2019 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 86.2% of 2019 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 726 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).