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J258 AUJ

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,555 mi
Last recorded99,555 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ258 AUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,427 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres are starting to get perished in the treads

both inner sills getting corroded but has been welded be for

Pass 24 Jan 2020 99,183 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 99,176 miles

Brake performance not tested because of fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from axle to hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to hub getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has been welded be for but sill starting to get corroded again but no hole as of yet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to hub getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has been also welded but starting to get corroded again but no holes as of yet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs very rusty like it has not been used for some time. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under side of truck getting very corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,832 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded getting corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fuel pipes getting corroded

under side of vehicle getting very rusty.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,832 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear fuel pipes getting corroded

under side of vehicle getting very rusty.

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded getting corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 98,681 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs getting very rusty

Rear fuel pipes getting very rusty but not leaking yet

chassis etc getting very rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side front idler arm starting to get worn

could do with a wax oil

off side front idler arm starting to get worn

Pass 10 Dec 2014 97,967 miles

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

minor blow on front join to back box

Pass 9 Dec 2013 97,936 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 97,936 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 97,611 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 97,611 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 92,710 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 92,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 79,761 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,265 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 69,265 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 60,348 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 60,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 60,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,478 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 55,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J258 AUJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 J258 AUJ, 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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J258 AUJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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