2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

2,188 MOT tests in 2024. 59.4% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time59.4%
Failed or needed repairs40.6%
Typical mileage at test131,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,188 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    90 marked dangerous
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  10. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.6%
  2. Lights & electrics26.1%
  3. Brakes22.8%
  4. Body & chassis14.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  7. Steering5.9%
  8. Tyres5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.7%

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: 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 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 59.4% of 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,188 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

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

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).