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J343 WAX

2003 Mitsubushi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,435 mi
Last recorded174,435 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Mitsubushi Pajero128,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ343 WAX
MakeMitsubushi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 174,435 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 102,212 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 162,227 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 162,227 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2008 151,157 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre cracking

slight play in both front steering idlers

Fail 7 Jan 2008 151,157 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre cracking

slight play in both front steering idlers

Pass 7 Dec 2006 143,676 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges of tread

Fail 5 Dec 2006 143,676 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges of tread

Pass 29 Nov 2005 130,613 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubushi Pajero?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,658
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
fog lamp not working 74
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 50
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 50
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J343 WAX is a 2003 Mitsubushi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubushi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 128,511 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 Mitsubushi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J343 WAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubushi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubushi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J343 WAX is a 2003 Mitsubushi Pajero, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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