2020 Mitsubishi Shogun — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,263 MOT tests, the 2020 Mitsubishi Shogun recorded an 88.6% pass rate. That is 2.1 percentage points worse than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 9.3%. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Brakes dominates the failure mix at 6.3% of all tests — 3.5 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, linkage pins and bushes and headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 142 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 Shogun fails 9.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.0% at 90-120k, a spread of only 1.0 points.
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 — 11.1% of tests failed in 2023 against 12.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.3% | 143 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 63 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.8% | 63 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.6% | 35 |
| 5 | Tyres | 1.3% | 30 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 16 |
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 | 142 |
| 2 | Linkage pins and bushes | 43 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 39 |
| 4 | Wipers | 34 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 25 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 19 |
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% | 484 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.1% | 342 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.6% | 308 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.3% | 97 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 62 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 52 |
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 | 887 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,004 | 12.8% |
| 60-90k | 244 | 13.5% |
| 90-120k | 90 | 10.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 730 | 11.1% |
| 2024 | 750 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 765 | 12.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Shogun
On a 2020 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 (2.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- 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.
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 2020 Mitsubishi Shoguns pass their MOT?
88.6% of the 2,263 2020 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mitsubishi Shogun?
Brakes, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.8%).
Does the 2020 Shogun get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,263 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.