2013 Mitsubishi Shogun — MOT failures & pass rate
5,580 MOT tests on the 2013 Mitsubishi Shogun are in this dataset, and 81.7% of them passed. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 16.4% of the time, so this is 1.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (8.8%) and lighting & signalling (8.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, rigid brake pipes and ball joint — brake pads alone was recorded 220 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.7% in the 0-30k band and 23.1% in the 150k+ band, a 13.4-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 27.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 14.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 8.8% | 491 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.2% | 455 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.5% | 365 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 194 |
| 5 | Steering | 3.0% | 167 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.7% | 149 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 220 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 205 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 186 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 159 |
| 5 | Wipers | 147 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 143 |
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 | 27.1% | 1,513 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.1% | 1,007 |
| 3 | Suspension | 16.6% | 924 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.0% | 388 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.9% | 385 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 4.4% | 246 |
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 | 114 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,175 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 1,987 | 17.6% |
| 90-120k | 1,312 | 21.4% |
| 120-150k | 561 | 23.9% |
| 150k+ | 429 | 23.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,116 | 14.6% |
| 2022 | 1,130 | 17.1% |
| 2023 | 1,119 | 19.2% |
| 2024 | 1,108 | 20.0% |
| 2025 | 1,107 | 20.4% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Shogun
On a 2013 Shogun, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (8.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (8.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.5% 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 2013 Mitsubishi Shoguns pass their MOT?
81.7% of the 5,580 2013 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Mitsubishi Shogun?
Brakes, recorded in 8.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.2%).
Does the 2013 Shogun get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 23.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,580 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.