Car statistics
How many Mitsubishi Shoguns are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 28,376 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 20,737 Mitsubishi Shoguns licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 16,615 declared off the road (SORN). That is 75.6% fewer than the peak of 84,998 in 2006.
Numbers peaked in 2006 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 28,158 |
| 1995 | 33,702 |
| 1996 | 39,734 |
| 1997 | 43,749 |
| 1998 | 48,530 |
| 1999 | 51,032 |
| 2000 | 53,585 |
| 2001 | 60,390 |
| 2002 | 65,507 |
| 2003 | 70,542 |
| 2004 | 78,724 |
| 2005 | 84,515 |
| 2006 | 84,998 |
| 2007 | 84,691 |
| 2008 | 80,534 |
| 2009 | 77,091 |
| 2010 | 74,264 |
| 2011 | 70,021 |
| 2012 | 65,964 |
| 2013 | 62,379 |
| 2014 | 58,875 |
| 2015 | 56,103 |
| 2016 | 52,919 |
| 2017 | 48,685 |
| 2018 | 44,794 |
| 2019 | 40,502 |
| 2020 | 37,390 |
| 2021 | 34,795 |
| 2022 | 30,699 |
| 2023 | 27,134 |
| 2024 | 23,863 |
| 2025 | 21,390 |
| 2026 | 20,737 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
5 versions of the Mitsubishi Shogun have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Shogun GLS | 110 | 373 |
| Mitsubishi Shogun GLS V6 SWB | 81 | 296 |
| Mitsubishi Shogun SWB Turbo Dies | 9 | 140 |
| Mitsubishi Shogun V6-24 SWB | 9 | 111 |
| Mitsubishi Shogun SWB V6 | 8 | 97 |
In 2025, 67.6% of Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Mitsubishi Shoguns tested pass 66.5% of the time, so the Mitsubishi Shogun does better than average for its age, by 1.1 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 66.8%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Mitsubishi Shogun | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 84.9% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 81.5% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 78.1% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 69.8% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 59.5% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 61.1% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT, appearing on 40.5% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 7.7% of Mitsubishi Shogun tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 40.5% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 39.8% |
| Brakes | 33.7% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 23.1% |
| Steering | 16.5% |
| Visibility | 15.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.9% |
| Tyres | 10.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun failed its MOT in 2025 was “Component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”, on 11.6% of 9,185 failed tests. 61.7% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension | 11.6% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.3% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 8.9% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.9% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 8.2% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 7.6% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 7.3% |
| Exhaust system: major leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 7.3% |
| Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering | 6.9% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Brakes | 6.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 14.3% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 13.0% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 9.9% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.0% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 8.5% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint has slight play Suspension | 4.9% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 4.7% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 4.6% |
| Wheel bearings: slight play Suspension | 4.6% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 4.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
20 years of the Mitsubishi Shogun, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2015 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (77.6% passed first time) and the 2020 cars worst (82.8%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | – | 1,902 | 61.1% |
| 2003 | – | 2,473 | 59.3% |
| 2004 | – | 4,162 | 60.6% |
| 2005 | – | 4,195 | 58.4% |
| 2006 | – | 3,091 | 58.3% |
| 2007 | – | 2,219 | 58.3% |
| 2008 | – | 929 | 61.2% |
| 2009 | – | 550 | 61.1% |
| 2010 | – | 902 | 63.7% |
| 2011 | – | 969 | 65.7% |
| 2012 | – | 583 | 67.2% |
| 2013 | – | 808 | 70.1% |
| 2014 | 1,374 | 1,360 | 73.5% |
| 2015 | 1,656 | 1,693 | 77.6% |
| 2016 | 1,292 | 1,372 | 77.4% |
| 2017 | 834 | 925 | 80.4% |
| 2018 | 971 | 930 | 81.2% |
| 2019 | 611 | 637 | 81.3% |
| 2020 | 571 | 557 | 82.8% |
| 2021 | 1,066 | 1,041 | 86.2% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Mitsubishi Shogun covers 6,156 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 9,877 |
| 6–7 years | 8,492 |
| 8–10 years | 7,126 |
| 11–14 years | 6,775 |
| 15–19 years | 5,634 |
| 20+ years | 4,247 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Mitsubishi Shoguns for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 10,261 in 2004. In 2025, 3 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 7,717 |
| ’02 | 7,236 |
| ’03 | 7,394 |
| ’04 | 10,261 |
| ’05 | 9,218 |
| ’06 | 6,116 |
| ’07 | 4,005 |
| ’08 | 1,550 |
| ’09 | 815 |
| ’10 | 1,089 |
| ’11 | 1,125 |
| ’12 | 703 |
| ’13 | 965 |
| ’14 | 1,461 |
| ’15 | 1,790 |
| ’16 | 1,460 |
| ’17 | 947 |
| ’18 | 928 |
| ’19 | 581 |
| ’20 | 527 |
| ’21 | 728 |
| ’22 | 1 |
| ’23 | 2 |
| ’24 | 1 |
| ’25 | 3 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 22,916 Mitsubishi Shoguns licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 67.4% have an engine of 3,201cc to 3,300cc, and 22.2% have an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc. The share with an engine of 3,201cc to 3,300cc has grown from 43.5% in 2014 to 67.4%. Diesels made up 76.1% of those licensed in 2014 and 91.7% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 3,201cc to 3,300cc 15,453 licensed | 67.4% |
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 5,097 licensed | 22.2% |
| 2,901cc to 3,000cc 602 licensed | 2.6% |
| 1,801cc to 1,900cc 504 licensed | 2.2% |
| 2,801cc to 2,900cc 474 licensed | 2.1% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 309 licensed | 1.3% |
| 3,401cc to 3,500cc 225 licensed | 1.0% |
| Other sizes 252 licensed | 1.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,201–3,300cc | Diesel | 15,443 | 67.4% |
| 2,401–2,500cc | Diesel | 5,090 | 22.2% |
| 2,901–3,000cc | Petrol | 569 | 2.5% |
| 1,801–1,900cc | Petrol | 502 | 2.2% |
| 2,801–2,900cc | Diesel | 470 | 2.1% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 309 | 1.3% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 3,201–3,300cc | 2,401–2,500cc | 2,901–3,000cc | 1,801–1,900cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 43.5% | 22.4% | 7.3% | 7.3% |
| 2015 | 47.1% | 22.0% | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| 2016 | 50.3% | 22.0% | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2017 | 53.9% | 21.7% | 5.7% | 5.4% |
| 2018 | 56.8% | 22.0% | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 2019 | 58.5% | 22.6% | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| 2020 | 60.1% | 23.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | 60.0% | 25.3% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| 2022 | 62.3% | 24.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 64.3% | 23.3% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| 2024 | 66.0% | 22.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2025 | 67.4% | 22.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 76.1% | 23.4% |
| 2015 | 77.7% | 21.9% |
| 2016 | 79.5% | 20.1% |
| 2017 | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| 2018 | 83.5% | 16.2% |
| 2019 | 85.0% | 14.6% |
| 2020 | 86.7% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | 88.2% | 11.5% |
| 2022 | 89.3% | 10.5% |
| 2023 | 90.0% | 9.8% |
| 2024 | 90.9% | 8.9% |
| 2025 | 91.7% | 8.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Mitsubishi Shogun from 2000, when the data begins, to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and other fuel versions ranges from 16.7 to 36.2 mpg, with CO2 of 206 to 339 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 petrol | 28.2–31.4 | 217–237 | 2000–2005 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 21 |
| 2.0 petrol | 28.5–30.1 | 225–237 | 2001–2005 | Euro 3 | 23 |
| 3.0 petrol | 21.1–23.0 | 294–319 | 2000–2007 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 9 |
| 3.5 petrol | 19.9–21.4 | 316–339 | 2000–2007 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 11 |
| 2.5 diesel | 25.7–28.2 | 266–292 | 2000–2007 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 10 |
| 3.2 diesel | 26.4–36.2 | 206–284 | 2000–2018 | Euro 2 to Euro 6b | 99 |
| 3.0 other fuel | 16.7 | 272 | 2005 | Euro 3 | 1 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 12 safety recalls for the Mitsubishi Shogun since 1992, the first in 2000. The most recent was launched on 20 November 2020.
All 12 Mitsubishi Shogun recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Mitsubishi Shogun. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 20,737 | −10.3% | 16,615 | 236 | Diesel |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 65,806 | −3.0% | 2,898 | 123 | Plug-in hybrid |
| Mitsubishi ASX | 26,615 | −3.7% | 914 | 206 | Petrol |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 16,667 | −14.7% | 3,933 | 272 | Petrol |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 11,419 | −0.4% | 108 | 324 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 37,352 Shogun records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 28,376 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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