Verdict
The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport passes its MOT first time on 55.7% of tests, 2.8 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (52.9%). That puts it ahead of 60% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
By year of first registration, the 2002 Shogun Sport does best (beats 66% of cars) and the 2006 worst (beats 54%).
Better than average on tyres.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Diesel | 55.5% | Beats 60% | C |
| 3.0 Petrol | 59.0% | Beats 70% | B |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Exhaust system 1.7× typical
Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look for heavy corrosion underneath. - Windscreen washers 1.5× typical
Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail. - Track rod ends 1.5× typical
Feel for play or knocking in the steering and check for wear on the inner edges of the front tyres. - Brake pads 1.5× typical
Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash. - Headlight aim
Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left. - Brake lights
Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pipes | 7.2% | 3.0% | 2.4× |
| Pins and bushes | 6.7% | 0.3% | 19.5× |
| Windscreen washers | 5.1% | 3.5% | 1.5× |
| Exhaust system | 5.0% | 3.0% | 1.7× |
| Headlight aim | 4.9% | 6.6% | 0.7× |
| Brake lights | 4.8% | 4.7% | 1.0× |
| Sidelights | 4.7% | 6.2% | 0.8× |
| Track rod ends | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.5× |
| Chassis condition | 4.0% | 0.6% | 6.8× |
| Component mounting prescribed areas | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.8× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 104.7 |
| Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 63.2 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 51.1 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 48.7 |
| Exhaust system leaking or insecure | 48.1 |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 42.5 |
| A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 40.4 |
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 36.6 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2007 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport1 engine56.8% passC
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Diesel | 56.8% | Beats 54% | C |
2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport1 engine55.1% passC
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Diesel | 55.1% | Beats 54% | C |
2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport1 engine55.9% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Diesel | 55.9% | Beats 61% | B |
2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport2 engines55.3% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Diesel | 55.0% | Beats 62% | B |
| 3.0 Petrol | 57.9% | Beats 66% | B |
2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport2 engines56.2% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Diesel | 55.2% | Beats 63% | B |
| 3.0 Petrol | 60.0% | Beats 73% | B |
2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport2 engines56.7% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Diesel | 55.6% | Beats 64% | B |
| 3.0 Petrol | 59.4% | Beats 73% | B |
2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport1 engine55.8% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Diesel | 55.8% | Beats 64% | B |
FAQ
What is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT pass rate?
55.7% of MOT tests on the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport were passed first time, based on 58,456 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2001–2007. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 52.9% of the time.
Is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliable?
On MOT results it rates B (good): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 60% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which Mitsubishi Shogun Sport year is best?
Among years with enough data, the 2002 Shogun Sport does best for its age and mileage: it beats 66% of cars on UK roads. The 2006 does worst: it beats 54%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?
The most common failure items are brake pipes, pins and bushes, windscreen washers. Compared with similar cars, pins and bushes comes up 19.5× as often.