Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

25% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,244 vehicles, the 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun are: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (32.8% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25.3% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (24.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mitsubishi Shogun (2017)

1,244 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.9% first-time pass rate

2017 Mitsubishi Shogun

CarHunch analysed 1,244 real MOT records for the 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun passes its MOT first time 87.9% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, which is a strong result. However, one in four owners (24.5%) have encountered a dangerous defect at some point, which is a material concern for safety-conscious buyers and worth investigating during a pre-purchase inspection.

At an average mileage of 51,884 miles for a seven-year-old vehicle, these Shoguns are running slightly high, but they're holding up reasonably well with fewer than one failure per test on average. The typical car will rack up around seven advisory items per MOT, suggesting modest wear is creeping in—budget for minor repairs and get a full service history check before buying.

The 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (87.9%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

87.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

24.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.94

Over 6.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

43k

Middle half: 31k–60k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 87.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,244 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,244 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 32.8%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 25.3%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 9.2%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Before you buy a 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun

Based on MOT data from 1,244 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 24.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 113,248 Mitsubishi Shogun vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 21%

23,728

Silver 20.7%

23,488

Green 15.2%

17,211

Black 12.9%

14,582

Grey 11%

12,406

Red 8.9%

10,027

White 5.5%

6,208

Gold 2.5%

2,820

Brown 1.2%

1,344

Beige 0.8%

884

Bronze 0.3%

314

Maroon 0.2%

236

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

43,314

typical

30,984

low mileage

60,317

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun vehicles fall between 30,984 and 60,317 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 30,984 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 30,984–60,317 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Mitsubishi Shoguns sit.

⚠ Over 81,427 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Mitsubishi Shogun — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Mitsubishi Shoguns are still on the road.

Strong survival — 1,127 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.94

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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