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BNZ 1918

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Beige Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,271 mi
Last recorded109,271 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 1918
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 109,271 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 108,804 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 108,298 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 108,298 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 108,253 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 107,787 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 107,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 107,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 107,174 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,793 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 106,793 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 105,524 miles

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

offside front and rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Aug 2016 105,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front and rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2015 104,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,626 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine emits smoke at idle

Pass 12 Aug 2013 103,130 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 102,198 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 101,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 101,325 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 101,321 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 101,094 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 100,697 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 100,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Lower Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Pass 25 May 2006 87,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front antiroll bar link bushes cracked

off side front steering arm balljoint has slight wear

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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BNZ 1918 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Beige with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BNZ 1918, 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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What year was BNZ 1918 registered?

BNZ 1918 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is BNZ 1918 safe to buy?

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