2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

715 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 715 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.8%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  7. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.8%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.8%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.2%
  2. Suspension26.9%
  3. Brakes23.8%
  4. Body & chassis15.9%
  5. Steering10.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.0%
  8. Tyres5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.8%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 715 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

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

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).