2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

896 MOT tests in 2024. 71.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time71.3%
Failed or needed repairs28.7%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 896 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    46 marked dangerous
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.6%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    29 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.5%
  2. Brakes15.3%
  3. Suspension12.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  5. Tyres4.8%
  6. Body & chassis4.7%
  7. Steering4.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%

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 2013 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 71.3% of 2013 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 896 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).