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J163 GAU

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,319 mi
Last recorded141,319 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ163 GAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 141,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 141,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 136,018 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 136,018 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 128,934 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 122,644 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 117,866 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 117,866 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 110,712 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 107,617 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,166 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 104,166 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,793 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 85,066 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,399 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,159 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 81,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 79,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,886 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 70,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 63,370 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,572 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 55,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 45,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2006 45,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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J163 GAU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,476cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 J163 GAU, 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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What year was J163 GAU registered?

J163 GAU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is J163 GAU safe to buy?

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