2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

311 MOT tests in 2024. 58.5% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time58.5%
Failed or needed repairs41.5%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 311 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.5%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.1%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play4.2%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%
  6. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.5%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    12 marked dangerous
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  9. Washers: not working3.2%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.9%
  2. Brakes25.4%
  3. Suspension24.8%
  4. Body & chassis17.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks12.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  7. Steering4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine30.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.7%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play17.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced11.9%

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: anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

In 2024, 58.5% of 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 311 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

The most common failure reasons were anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliable at MOT time?

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