Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT pass rate: 63.6% (3,410 tests, 2025)
How the Shogun Sport compares
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport
63.6%UK average (all Class 4 vehicles)
77.5% across 33.1 million testsMitsubishi average (all models)
76.6%What fails most on the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport
Across failed and rectified tests in 2025, these vehicle systems produced the most defects on the Shogun Sport:
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,243 | 22.8% |
| 2 | Body, chassis, structure | 1,049 | 19.3% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,013 | 18.6% |
| 4 | Brakes | 957 | 17.6% |
| 5 | Steering | 358 | 6.6% |
| 6 | Visibility | 320 | 5.9% |
Pre-MOT checklist for Shogun Sport owners
Based on the failure profile above, ten minutes with a torch before your test removes the most likely fail items:
- Bounce each corner and listen for clonks over speed bumps — suspension is this model’s (and the UK’s) top failure system
- Look underneath for corrosion around sills and subframes, especially on older cars
- Walk round with all lights on: one blown bulb is the most avoidable fail there is
- Feel for a spongy pedal or pulling to one side; check pad wear through the wheel spokes if visible
- With the engine running, turn lock to lock: knocks or stiff spots are testable defects
A stored fault code with the engine light on is an automatic Major defect. Scan and clear resolved faults before booking.
- Topdon OBD2 scannersTopdon diagnostic scanners with full-system readouts
- XTOOL diagnostic toolsXTOOL code readers for petrol and diesel cars
- Autel UK testersAutel professional-grade diagnostic testers
Shogun Sport pass rate by registration year
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,917 | 63.9% | -0.4 pts | 120,560 | |
| 2005 | 3,590 | 62.1% | -2.4 pts | 117,856 | |
| 2006 | 3,025 | 62.3% | -2.1 pts | 114,714 |
Check a specific Shogun Sport before you buy
Pass rates describe the model; they can’t tell you about the one car you’re looking at. Run its plate through our free MOT history check to see its personal record of failures, advisories and mileage readings.
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FAQs
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?
In 2025, 63.6% of 3,410 first MOT tests on the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport were passes (UK average: 77.5%). Data: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
What does the Shogun Sport fail its MOT on most?
The biggest defect group is suspension (22.8% of its recorded defects), followed by body, chassis, structure.
Is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliable?
MOT pass rate is one lens on durability: at 63.6% it performs below the national average at a median age of 20 years and 118,131 miles. Always check the individual car's history too.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 extract (Class 4 initial tests only; retests excluded). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures rounded to one decimal place.