2007 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

1,840 Mitsubishi Shogun cars first used in 2007 had an MOT in 2025, at about 18 years old, and 58.3% passed first time. That is in line with the 57.4% for all cars first used in 2007.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT failure items
2007 Mitsubishi Shogun common failures
ItemValue
Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.8%
Position lamp: not working5.7%
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.2%
Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun advisories
2007 Mitsubishi Shogun common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge15.7%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive10.9%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement10.0%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material9.5%
Brake pads: wearing thin9.5%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened9.3%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2007 Mitsubishi Shogun faults by area
2007 Mitsubishi Shogun faults by area
ItemValue
Suspension19.2%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment18.7%
Steering12.1%
Body, chassis, structure11.3%
Brakes11.2%
Visibility7.2%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2007 Mitsubishi Shogun recorded mileage
2007 Mitsubishi Shogun mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
1,838102,200126,500 miles152,700

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Mitsubishi Shogun years

Mitsubishi Shogun first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20211,21186.2%87.2%
20181,13981.2%80.9%
20171,15680.4%78.2%
20161,54177.4%74.9%
20151,83277.6%71.9%
20141,53673.5%68.6%
20111,05065.7%61.2%
20071,84058.3%57.4%
20062,25858.3%57.0%
20052,82058.4%57.6%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.