2016 Mitsubishi Shogun — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Mitsubishi Shogun passed 86.5% of its 9,129 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as large SUVs of a similar age (12.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (6.3%) and tyres (4.2%) 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 wipers — brake pads alone was recorded 328 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.7% in the 0-30k band and 20.8% in the 150k+ band, a 14.1-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 23.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.3% | 571 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.2% | 383 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 371 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.7% | 339 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 262 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 88 |
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 | 328 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 224 |
| 3 | Wipers | 209 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 190 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 155 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 140 |
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 | 23.9% | 2,178 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.0% | 1,547 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.5% | 961 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.2% | 569 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.8% | 440 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 210 |
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 | 1,163 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 4,138 | 11.1% |
| 60-90k | 2,494 | 16.9% |
| 90-120k | 876 | 19.9% |
| 120-150k | 302 | 21.2% |
| 150k+ | 154 | 20.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,805 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | 1,873 | 13.2% |
| 2023 | 1,811 | 13.3% |
| 2024 | 1,840 | 15.0% |
| 2025 | 1,800 | 15.8% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Shogun
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 6.3% of tests. Start there.
- 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.
- Tyres (4.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2016 Mitsubishi Shoguns pass their MOT?
86.5% of the 9,129 2016 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Mitsubishi Shogun?
Brakes, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by tyres (4.2%).
Does the 2016 Shogun get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 20.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,129 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.