2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT pass rate: 63.9% (2,917 tests)
Is the 2004 Shogun Sport getting worse?
Pass rate of 2004-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64.1% +0.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 63.9% -0.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 63.7% -1.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2004 Shogun Sport
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 988 | 21.2% |
| 2 | Brakes | 856 | 18.4% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 801 | 17.2% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 793 | 17.1% |
| 5 | Steering | 304 | 6.5% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 283 | 6.1% |
All Shogun Sport years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 (this page) | 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 |
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FAQs
Is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliable?
2004-registered examples passed 63.9% of their MOT tests (2,917 tests, 2023–2025), -0.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 22 years old with a median 120,560 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2004 Shogun Sport?
The median tested example shows 120,560 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.