2015 Mitsubishi Shogun — MOT failures & pass rate
10,869 MOT tests on the 2015 Mitsubishi Shogun are in this dataset, and 86.3% of them passed. Large SUVs of a similar age fail at 13.7%, so the 2015 Shogun sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (6.3%) and lighting & signalling (4.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, wipers and rigid brake pipes — brake pads alone was recorded 391 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.3% in the 0-30k band and 25.2% in the 150k+ band, a 19.9-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 23.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 11.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.3% | 688 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 527 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.9% | 419 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.8% | 410 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.2% | 344 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.2% | 135 |
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 | 391 |
| 2 | Wipers | 272 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 250 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 218 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 170 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 155 |
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 | 23.5% | 2,552 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.3% | 1,771 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.7% | 1,266 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.3% | 679 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.2% | 455 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.6% | 279 |
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 | 863 | 5.3% |
| 30-60k | 4,432 | 10.3% |
| 60-90k | 3,485 | 15.8% |
| 90-120k | 1,408 | 19.5% |
| 120-150k | 462 | 23.8% |
| 150k+ | 218 | 25.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,231 | 11.9% |
| 2022 | 2,147 | 11.9% |
| 2023 | 2,159 | 13.8% |
| 2024 | 2,183 | 15.0% |
| 2025 | 2,149 | 16.1% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Shogun
On a 2015 Shogun, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (6.3% 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 (4.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2015 Mitsubishi Shoguns pass their MOT?
86.3% of the 10,869 2015 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Mitsubishi Shogun?
Brakes, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.9%).
Does the 2015 Shogun get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 25.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,869 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.