2004 Mitsubishi Shogun · 12,705 MOT tests
2004 Mitsubishi Shogun reliability
2004 Mitsubishi Shoguns fail 40.2% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 24 Shogun years (12,705 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Shoguns: 33.1%)
- 40.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Shoguns: 33.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 129,748
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,705
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.6% of tests fail here (33% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19%
- Lights and electrics17.3%
- Brakes14.3%
- Body, chassis and structure11.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Steering6.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.49%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 4.1%
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 3.9%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.12%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.11%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.1%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.32%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.27%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.81%) · Wheel bearing slight play (8.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.71%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable?
2004 Mitsubishi Shoguns fail 40.2% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 24 Shogun years (12,705 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.49% of tests), position lamp not working (4.1% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun shows 129,748 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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