2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT pass rate: 62.3% (3,025 tests)
Is the 2006 Shogun Sport getting worse?
Pass rate of 2006-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62.7% -1.6 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 62.0% -2.2 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 62.2% -2.8 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 2006 Shogun Sport
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,239 | 24.1% |
| 2 | Body, chassis, structure | 967 | 18.8% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 888 | 17.3% |
| 4 | Brakes | 886 | 17.3% |
| 5 | Visibility | 318 | 6.2% |
| 6 | Steering | 285 | 5.5% |
All Shogun Sport years compared
| 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 (this page) | 3,025 | 62.3% | -2.1 pts | 114,714 |
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FAQs
Is a 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliable?
2006-registered examples passed 62.3% of their MOT tests (3,025 tests, 2023–2025), -2.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 20 years old with a median 114,714 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2006 Shogun Sport?
The median tested example shows 114,714 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.