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BKZ 8963

2003 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,810 mi
Last recorded176,810 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero140,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 8963
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 176,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 168,165 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 150,810 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 153,965 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 153,955 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 144,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 144,316 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 136,323 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 136,323 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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BKZ 8963 is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 140,428 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BKZ 8963, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BKZ 8963 registered?

BKZ 8963 is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is BKZ 8963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKZ 8963 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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