Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D (2004)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 66.8% first-time pass rate

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2004 Shogun Equippe is a below-average MOT performer, with a first-time pass rate of 66.8% against the UK average of 80%—meaning roughly one in three examples will fail on their test visit. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so while these vehicles need work, they're not showing safety-critical issues.

At 141,500 miles median mileage for a 20-year-old diesel 4x4, these Shoguns are running hard, and that's reflected in the 1.14 average failures per test—mostly suspension and wear items typical of ageing off-roaders. Before buying, budget for a pre-purchase inspection focused on undercarriage and exhaust systems, and expect regular maintenance to keep it road-legal.

Below average reliability 13.2% below UK average
66.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
141,566
typical mileage
117,111–169,621 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.14
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 108 66.5% 1.15
Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

117,111
low mileage
141,566
typical
169,621
high mileage

Half of all 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D vehicles fall between 117,111 and 169,621 miles.

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 20 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% of peak).

15 20 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.14
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D:

2005 2006