MITSUBISHI SHOGUN2021 · 2.4L DIESEL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening pattern regarding brake component wear. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 11,928 miles passed, the tester flagged rear brake pads worn to approximately 2mm. This follows a similar advisory from March 2025 at 8,783 miles where the nearside rear pads were also noted as wearing thin. The recurring nature of these faults suggests that despite the low mileage, the braking system is reaching a replacement interval. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,386 miles per year. Between the March 2024 test at 7,021 miles and the March 2025 test at 8,783 miles, the car covered only 1,762 miles. This low usage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but long-standing vehicles can suffer from issues such as brake seizing or flat spotting on rubber components which are not always fully captured by standard MOT data. A buyer must physically inspect the braking system to ensure the discs are not scored or pitted, given the thin pads recorded in two consecutive years. The nearside front upper windscreen damage noted in March 2026 should also be monitored for cracks that could eventually compromise structural integrity or the glass. Because the vehicle sits frequently, a close look at the tyre sidewalls and any corrosion on the suspension bushes is necessary, as these are common failure points for low-mileage SUVs of this age.