2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

937 MOT tests in 2024. 56.6% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.6%
Failed or needed repairs43.4%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 937 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.7%
  2. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.2%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.7%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    42 marked dangerous
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  10. Washers: not working3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.6%
  2. Brakes27.3%
  3. Suspension22.3%
  4. Body & chassis19.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.2%
  7. Steering8.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.2%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play18.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.8%

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: 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 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

In 2024, 56.6% of 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 937 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliable at MOT time?

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