2011 Mitsubishi Shogun — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun passed 78.8% of its 6,889 recorded MOT tests. Against large SUVs of a similar age (19.2% fail rate), the 2011 Shogun comes out 2.0pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 12.2% of all tests — 3.7 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp aim and stop lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 324 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 26.4% versus 7.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 29.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 20.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.2% | 841 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.6% | 589 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.5% | 588 |
| 4 | Steering | 3.8% | 258 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.7% | 253 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.5% | 174 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 324 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 290 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 251 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 250 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 250 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 240 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 29.6% | 2,037 |
| 2 | Suspension | 23.2% | 1,595 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.1% | 1,246 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.0% | 691 |
| 5 | Other defects | 8.6% | 589 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 508 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 64 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 578 | 11.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,798 | 18.1% |
| 90-120k | 2,291 | 23.2% |
| 120-150k | 1,282 | 23.6% |
| 150k+ | 874 | 26.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,458 | 20.6% |
| 2022 | 1,379 | 19.6% |
| 2023 | 1,395 | 21.6% |
| 2024 | 1,340 | 21.5% |
| 2025 | 1,317 | 23.0% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Shogun
On a 2011 Shogun, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (8.5% 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.
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 2011 Mitsubishi Shoguns pass their MOT?
78.8% of the 6,889 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.2% of tests, followed by brakes (8.6%).
Does the 2011 Shogun get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 26.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,889 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.