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AM02 KBN

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,894 mi
Last recorded73,894 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 KBN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 73,894 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 73,398 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck heavily corroded and thin

Fail 13 Dec 2023 73,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck heavily corroded and thin

Pass 24 Dec 2022 73,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes close to brake hose connections slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside exhaust downpipe heat shield loose

Offside Front Slight bind/drag on brake

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks from top of engine onto hot exhaust - clearly a potential fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Dec 2021 72,977 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,302 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2019 71,370 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 70,139 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 70,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 68,344 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,761 miles

Both front wiper rubbers split,

Exhaust heat shields insecure on front pipes.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear seats missing seat belts not checked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,037 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 65,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F brake slightly binding on.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear seats missing seat belts not checked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 62,107 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S wiper split.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F brake slightly binding on.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear seats missing seat belts not checked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,702 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,089 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 50,864 miles

Rear seats missing,seat belts not checked.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 50,863 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear seats missing,seat belts not checked.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,199 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,696 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on outside edge.

O/S/R reflector damaged.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Rear seats missing.

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Screw in N/S/F tyre.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,075 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear reflector slight damage

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?

Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,246
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
28,100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,759
fog lamp not working 13,068
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,257
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 8,257
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AM02 KBN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 141,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 21,759 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM02 KBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM02 KBN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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