2019 Mitsubishi Shogun — MOT failures & pass rate
3,338 MOT tests on the 2019 Mitsubishi Shogun are in this dataset, and 88.6% of them passed. Against large SUVs of a similar age (9.8% fail rate), the 2019 Shogun comes out 1.6pp worse. Failures cluster in brakes, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Brakes dominates the failure mix at 5.8% of all tests — 3.0 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, wipers and headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 164 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 24.1% versus 8.0%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 21.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.8% of tests failed in 2022 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 | 5.8% | 195 |
| 2 | Suspension | 2.8% | 93 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 89 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.3% | 78 |
| 5 | Tyres | 1.9% | 62 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 28 |
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 | 164 |
| 2 | Wipers | 74 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 51 |
| 4 | Linkage pins and bushes | 42 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 37 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 35 |
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 | 21.4% | 713 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.7% | 490 |
| 3 | Tyres | 13.7% | 456 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.5% | 149 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.3% | 109 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 42 |
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 | 1,160 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,475 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 459 | 15.7% |
| 90-120k | 137 | 14.6% |
| 120-150k | 49 | 12.2% |
| 150k+ | 58 | 24.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 831 | 9.8% |
| 2023 | 833 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | 809 | 10.8% |
| 2025 | 840 | 14.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Shogun
On a 2019 Shogun, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (5.8% 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.
- Suspension (2.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.7% 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 2019 Mitsubishi Shoguns pass their MOT?
88.6% of the 3,338 2019 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mitsubishi Shogun?
Brakes, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by suspension (2.8%).
Does the 2019 Shogun get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 24.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,338 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.