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Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliability by build year

Coverage 2018-20211 named generationSUVDIESEL / PETROL

We've only got 1,202 MOT tests for Mitsubishi Shogun Sports built around 2005 (20 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Mitsubishi Shogun Sport built around 2005: about average at the MOT

Mitsubishi Shogun Sports built around 2005 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

33% of MOT tests on Mitsubishi Shogun Sports built around 2005 ended in a fail (retests included), against 30% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Mitsubishi Shogun Sports built around 2005 involves the suspension.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Underbody / chassis corrosion

High priority

Get the car on a ramp or jack point and inspect sills, subframe mounts, and rear suspension mounting points.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Axles & Wheels

Worth checking

Inspect the axles & wheels carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Pre

Older models (before 2005)

DIESELPETROL

30.9% fail rate, built around 2004 (21 years old)

Likely between 27.5% and 34.5%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.1%)

From 673 MOT tests at this ageLimited data

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport.

See every build year for the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

By age

Mitsubishi Shogun Sport fail rate by age

This chart combines every Mitsubishi Shogun Sport ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
18332.2%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
75335.7%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
1,07731.5%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
1,20233.0%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
67330.9%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
29730.0%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
10825.9%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
6040.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 24 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 20-year-old Mitsubishi Shogun Sports

These issues come from 20-year-old Mitsubishi Shogun Sports, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    32.6%
    Advisory: 407Fail: 6 (1% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    31.3%
    Advisory: 552Fail: 159 (22% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    24.5%
    Advisory: 410Fail: 66 (14% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Wheel bearing has slight play

    22.8%
    Advisory: 364Fail: 23 (6% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Body structure corroded, but not seriously weakened

    18.6%
    Advisory: 278Fail: 60 (18% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,202 MOT tests on 20-year-old Mitsubishi Shogun Sports, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 20-year-old Mitsubishi Shogun Sports notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension43%
  2. Other + Suspension35%
  3. Body & structure + Suspension35%
  4. Fuel & oil + Suspension31%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 888 MOT tests on Mitsubishi Shogun Sport cars built around 2005 (20 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Porsche Cayenne

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.7%
    Dangerous
    4.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    84.8%

    Lower fail rate: 23.4%, against 32.9% for the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, both built around 2005.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,357 MOT tests on cars built around 2005

  2. 2

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.2%

    Lower fail rate: 25.2%, against 32.9% for the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, both built around 2005.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,178 MOT tests on cars built around 2005

  3. 3

    Land Rover Range Rover

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    12.9%
    Dangerous
    7.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    82.8%

    Lower fail rate: 25.3%, against 32.9% for the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, both built around 2005.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,643 MOT tests on cars built around 2005

  4. 4

    Land Rover Defender

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    11.2%
    Dangerous
    5.6%

    Lower fail rate: 26.4%, against 32.9% for the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, both built around 2005.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,504 MOT tests on cars built around 2005

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2005 (20 years old), the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 1,202 20-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Mitsubishi Shogun Sport ever sold: 4,353 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2005 (20 years old): 1,202 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.