2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

240 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 240 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.8%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.8%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.6%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.8%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  6. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.3%
  7. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    15 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.5%
  2. Brakes24.6%
  3. Body & chassis21.3%
  4. Suspension17.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks14.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  7. Steering5.4%
  8. Tyres4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine30.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.4%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play19.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced12.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

In 2024, 53.8% of 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 240 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).