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F25 UFO

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,751 mi
Last recorded141,751 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 UFO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 141,751 miles

Rear fog lamp dim and slight discoloured

Residue around steering rack area

Pass 14 Jan 2025 139,343 miles

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear foglamp slight dim

Pass 6 Feb 2024 136,729 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 136,729 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light INCORRECT COLOUR (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 136,111 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Mar 2023 136,111 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light wrong colour (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,658 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,268 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 108,217 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 108,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 77,058 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 54,031 miles

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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F25 UFO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 148,614 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 F25 UFO, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F25 UFO registered?

F25 UFO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is F25 UFO safe to buy?

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