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EA87AB

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,805 mi
Last recorded130,805 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA87AB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 130,805 miles

Offside Front offside wing is damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2025 130,245 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large cracks in offside Zone B Vehicle is Left hand drive (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front wing damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2025 130,235 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Leak from o/s front caliper bleed nipple. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large cracks in offside Zone B Vehicle is Left hand drive (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front wing damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2025 128,072 miles

Offside front wing damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2024 128,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Handbrake has no reserve travel

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 123,187 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 123,181 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 121,684 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 121,677 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front have cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,099 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored around edges. (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 81,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing Locking Collar missing, Anti Roll Bar not held central and moving sideways towards O/S (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Shock absorber bush worn. (2.7.4)

Central Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed Tailgate latch not latching securely (6.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads 1.5mm thick (1.5mm until manufacturers minimum) (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored around edges. (3.5.1i)

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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EA87AB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EA87AB, 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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EA87AB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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