Is the Mitsubishi Shogun ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 35,072 MOT tests, around 16% of Mitsubishi Shoguns still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 67% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 17%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 90% diesel, 10% petrol. Diesel Shoguns are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Shoguns are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 16%
- Likely charged
- 67%
- Depends on the car
- 17%
- MOT tests analysed
- 35,072
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Shogun ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Shoguns of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant56 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant649 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant748 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,183 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant1,187 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,587 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car1,892 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car1,604 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged924 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged677 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged1,117 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged1,113 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged712 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged1,064 tested | Likely compliant7 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged2,525 tested | Likely compliant22 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged3,131 tested | Likely compliant257 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged3,698 tested | Check Euro standard659 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged3,431 tested | Check Euro standard560 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged1,650 tested | Check Euro standard542 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged889 tested | Check Euro standard410 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged379 tested | Check Euro standard321 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged219 tested | Likely charged163 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged253 tested | Likely charged93 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged293 tested | Likely charged171 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged197 tested | Likely charged96 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged137 tested | Likely charged58 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged98 tested | Likely charged50 tested |
| 1994 | Likely charged47 tested | Likely charged15 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Shogun
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (90% of Shoguns tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (10% of Shoguns tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Shoguns from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (17% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Mitsubishi can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Shoguns fare at the MOT too: see the Mitsubishi Shogun MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Mitsubishi Shogun for London: what the MOT data shows
The Mitsubishi Shoguns in this data were first registered between 1994 and 2021. 2005 was the most common year, with 4,363 tests (12% of the total), and half were registered in 2006 or later.
Shoguns from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 82% of the time, at an average of 54,725 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 60% of the time with 119,874 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Shoguns likely to comply are from 2016. 1,587 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 81% of the time and averaged 59,672 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Shoguns likely to comply are from 2006. 257 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 57% of the time and averaged 121,858 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Shogun's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (8.0% of tests); suspension: "prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (4.4%) and "ball joint excessively worn" (3.9%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 13.8% of tests.
Overall, 65% of Shoguns passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 104,723 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Mitsubishi models
About this data
Based on 35,072 first MOT tests of the Mitsubishi Shogun carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 35,072 MOT tests say about the Mitsubishi Shogun and London's ULEZ.
Is the Mitsubishi Shogun ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 16% of Shoguns on the road are likely compliant and 67% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Shogun years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Shoguns first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Shogun ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Shoguns from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Shogun is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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