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J870 EWT

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

236,571 mi
Last recorded236,571 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 EWT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 236,571 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 236,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 235,457 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 235,062 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 234,271 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 232,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 232,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing No rear seats fitted at time of test (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 195,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Reer metal fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 182,973 miles

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

front to rear metel fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 21 Nov 2012 174,579 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 166,179 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 157,704 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 157,704 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 150,005 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 143,160 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 142,952 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 135,400 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 126,640 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 120,204 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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J870 EWT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J870 EWT, 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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J870 EWT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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