2014 Mitsubishi Shogun — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 9,341 MOT tests, the 2014 Mitsubishi Shogun recorded an 84.1% pass rate. That is effectively the same as large SUVs of a similar age (15.0% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (7.8%) and lighting & signalling (7.4%) 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 position lamp — brake pads alone was recorded 371 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.7% versus 7.8%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 26.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 13.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 7.8% | 725 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 689 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.5% | 422 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.2% | 296 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.9% | 272 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.8% | 164 |
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 | 371 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 322 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 235 |
| 4 | Wipers | 202 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 189 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 177 |
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 | 26.3% | 2,453 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.7% | 1,654 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.2% | 1,415 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.7% | 621 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.6% | 431 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.6% | 429 |
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 | 385 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 2,686 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 3,371 | 16.5% |
| 90-120k | 1,748 | 20.4% |
| 120-150k | 613 | 21.7% |
| 150k+ | 537 | 22.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,873 | 13.2% |
| 2022 | 1,896 | 15.2% |
| 2023 | 1,868 | 15.0% |
| 2024 | 1,862 | 17.9% |
| 2025 | 1,842 | 18.4% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Shogun
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 7.8% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (7.8% 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 (7.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (4.5% 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 2014 Mitsubishi Shoguns pass their MOT?
84.1% of the 9,341 2014 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Mitsubishi Shogun?
Brakes, recorded in 7.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (7.4%).
Does the 2014 Shogun get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 22.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,341 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.