2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

1,076 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,076 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    49 marked dangerous
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.0%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  9. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.4%
  2. Suspension15.2%
  3. Brakes14.6%
  4. Steering5.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  6. Body & chassis3.8%
  7. Tyres3.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened5.1%

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: 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 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,076 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).