2000 Mitsubishi Shogun — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun passed 72.7% of its 2,071 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.3 percentage points worse than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 24.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (14.6%) and suspension (13.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, prescribed areas and integral vehicle structure condition — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 228 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 29.5% versus 23.7%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 27.0% of the time against 27.4% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 41.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.1% in 2021 to 25.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.6% | 303 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.1% | 272 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.8% | 245 |
| 4 | Brakes | 11.3% | 233 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.2% | 129 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.6% | 116 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 228 |
| 2 | Prescribed areas | 156 |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 151 |
| 4 | Chassis condition | 138 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 121 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 114 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 41.5% | 860 |
| 2 | Brakes | 37.8% | 783 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 29.4% | 610 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 23.4% | 484 |
| 5 | Tyres | 16.3% | 337 |
| 6 | Other defects | 14.9% | 309 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 59 | 23.7% |
| 60-90k | 291 | 28.5% |
| 90-120k | 500 | 24.2% |
| 120-150k | 569 | 27.4% |
| 150k+ | 634 | 29.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,420 | 27.4% |
| Petrol | 651 | 27.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 628 | 30.1% |
| 2022 | 501 | 27.7% |
| 2023 | 380 | 25.5% |
| 2024 | 302 | 24.8% |
| 2025 | 260 | 25.0% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Shogun
On a 2000 Shogun, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.8% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Mitsubishi Shoguns pass their MOT?
72.7% of the 2,071 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.6% of tests, followed by suspension (13.1%).
Does the 2000 Shogun get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.7% in the 30-60k band to 29.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,071 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.