2017 Mitsubishi Shogun — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,633 MOT tests, the 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun recorded an 88.3% pass rate. Large SUVs of a similar age fail at 11.3%, so the 2017 Shogun sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (5.4%) and lighting & signalling (3.7%) 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 tyre pressure monitoring system — brake pads alone was recorded 230 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.9% in the 0-30k band and 22.8% in the 150k+ band, a 17.0-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 21.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 5.4% | 357 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 244 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.6% | 237 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.0% | 198 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 192 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 43 |
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 | 230 |
| 2 | Wipers | 160 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 122 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 106 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 89 |
| 6 | Washers | 81 |
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 | 21.8% | 1,446 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.2% | 1,077 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.4% | 626 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.1% | 341 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.6% | 241 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 138 |
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 | 1,445 | 5.9% |
| 30-60k | 3,056 | 10.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,338 | 15.1% |
| 90-120k | 452 | 21.2% |
| 120-150k | 122 | 22.1% |
| 150k+ | 219 | 22.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,314 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | 1,324 | 10.9% |
| 2023 | 1,345 | 12.3% |
| 2024 | 1,322 | 12.2% |
| 2025 | 1,328 | 14.1% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Shogun
On a 2017 Shogun, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (5.4% 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 (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.6% 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 2017 Mitsubishi Shoguns pass their MOT?
88.3% of the 6,633 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun?
Brakes, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.7%).
Does the 2017 Shogun get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 0-30k band to 22.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,633 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.