2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

1,732 MOT tests in 2024. 56.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.4%
Failed or needed repairs43.6%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,732 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.3%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    101 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension30.3%
  2. Lights & electrics27.3%
  3. Brakes27.0%
  4. Body & chassis14.1%
  5. Steering11.1%
  6. Tyres6.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%

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: steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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?

In 2024, 56.4% of 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,732 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

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

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

Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

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