2002 Mitsubishi Shogun · 3,775 MOT tests
2002 Mitsubishi Shogun reliability
2002 Mitsubishi Shoguns fail 40.1% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 24 Shogun years (3,775 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Shoguns: 33.1%)
- 40.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Shoguns: 33.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 128,431
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,775
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- 2003 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.5% of tests fail here (72% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.6%
- Suspension18.2%
- Brakes14.2%
- Body, chassis and structure12.9%
- Steering8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 7.76%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 4.32%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Position lamp not working 4.29%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.11%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.15%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 2.86%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.91%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.51%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.68%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (6.28%)
Other years
Every Mitsubishi Shogun year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable?
2002 Mitsubishi Shoguns fail 40.1% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 24 Shogun years (3,775 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (7.76% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (4.32% of tests), position lamp not working (4.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun shows 128,431 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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