2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

1,167 MOT tests in 2024. 54.8% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time54.8%
Failed or needed repairs45.2%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,167 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.5%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.2%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.1%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.1%
  7. Washers: not working3.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.5%
  2. Lights & electrics27.7%
  3. Brakes27.4%
  4. Body & chassis21.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.7%
  7. Steering7.7%
  8. Tyres4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.4%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play20.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced12.7%

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: 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.

← 2004 Shogun SportAll Shogun Sport years2006 Shogun Sport →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

In 2024, 54.8% of 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,167 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

The most common failure reasons were anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).