2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

1,757 MOT tests in 2024. 57.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.7%
Failed or needed repairs42.3%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,757 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.4%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.3%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.0%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    61 marked dangerous
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.4%
  2. Suspension26.0%
  3. Brakes17.8%
  4. Steering13.9%
  5. Body & chassis12.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.4%
  8. Tyres3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.7%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.5%
  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 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 57.7% of 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,757 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 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; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 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).