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EA83AB

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

134,117 mi
Last recorded134,117 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA83AB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 134,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering reservoir cap broken

Fail 10 Sep 2025 134,089 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 134,058 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front kickup images go to right. (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sill risers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mini link pipe at joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front hub assembly has slight play.

Pass 20 Jun 2024 134,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 134,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 134,011 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 131,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 131,052 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 130,362 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 129,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 129,142 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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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EA83AB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 131,215 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 EA83AB, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA83AB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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