2014 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · CF14 ESU

A chronic pattern of brake wear sits at the centre of this Shogun's MOT record, with rear brake pads reaching a dangerously thin state in late 2019 and reappearing as worn advisories across multiple subsequent tests. The October 2019 test recorded both rear pads at less than 1.5 mm, classifying the vehicle as dangerous, yet the same date also shows a passed test entry, indicating a retest was carried out after rectification. Since that episode, the front pads were flagged as wearing thin in September 2020 and the rear pads again in September 2022, demonstrating a recurring rather than isolated tendency for pad material to decline between annual inspections. The most recent examination in September 2025 returned a pass but with advisories across all four tyres for being worn close to the legal limit on their edges, alongside a light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber, suggesting that consumable wear remains an ongoing characteristic of this vehicle. Mileage accumulation across the recorded tests appears broadly consistent with average use for a 2014 Shogun. At 102,867 miles over approximately twelve years, the annual rate works out to around 8,572 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical band for a vehicle of this age and type. There are no multi-year gaps in the testing history that would suggest extended off-road storage, and the regular annual cadence from 2019 onwards indicates continuous use. Given that the Shogun is a heavy four-wheel-drive vehicle with substantial mechanical mass, this mileage level points to moderate but steady wear on drivetrain, suspension, and braking components rather than the accelerated fatigue often associated with high-mileage examples. For a prospective buyer, the brake wear pattern is the primary area demanding physical scrutiny. The rear calipers and pad carriers should be inspected for binding or seized sliders, as repeatedly thinning rear pads can stem from a caliper that fails to retract fully, generating uneven wear and pulling the handbrake cable tension off its self-adjusting mechanism. On a road test, listen for any grinding or squealing from the rear when first applying the brakes, and feel for the pedal travelling further than it should or any rear-end judder under firm stops. The nearside rear shock absorber misting noted in 2025 is described as light, but a physical check should confirm whether the seepage has progressed by compressing the corner and watching for any continuous oil film forming on the body, or any rhythmic knocking over uneven surfaces that would indicate internal damping wear. The tyre advisories across all four corners in the latest test warrant particular attention, as edge wear on a heavy SUV often points to alignment geometry drift rather than simple tread consumption. Camber or toe wear on the front pair can be caused by worn suspension bushes, dropped ball joints, or bent steering components, all of which are plausible on a vehicle of this age and weight. A test drive should include a section of uneven or undulating road to listen for clonks or creaks from the front suspension, and a straight-line motorway stretch to detect any steering wander, pull to one side, or vibration through the wheel that could indicate geometry or balancing concerns stemming from the worn tyres. The front brake pads, last flagged in 2020, are likely approaching another replacement cycle given the intervening mileage, so measuring remaining friction material thickness and checking for scored or lipped front discs should form part of any pre-purchase inspection.