2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

1,045 MOT tests in 2024. 59.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time59.8%
Failed or needed repairs40.2%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,045 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    57 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.3%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.9%
  2. Suspension22.8%
  3. Brakes21.1%
  4. Body & chassis8.7%
  5. Steering7.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  8. Tyres4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.9%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 59.8% of 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,045 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 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).