2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

1,206 MOT tests in 2024. 86.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.8%
Failed or needed repairs13.2%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,206 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
    94 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes8.0%
  2. Lights & electrics3.9%
  3. Suspension2.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  5. Tyres1.3%
  6. Wheels0.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.6%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.7%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2021 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 86.8% of 2021 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,206 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2021 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).