2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

985 MOT tests in 2024. 54.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time54.9%
Failed or needed repairs45.1%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 985 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  3. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.8%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.8%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.6%
  7. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  8. Washers: not working4.5%
  9. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.1%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.0%
  2. Suspension29.6%
  3. Body & chassis26.4%
  4. Brakes23.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  6. Steering7.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  8. Tyres3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.7%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play19.0%
  4. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%

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: 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 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

In 2024, 54.9% of 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 985 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

The most common failure reasons were anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).