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J972 KFB

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,405 mi
Last recorded219,405 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ972 KFB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 219,405 miles

Central Front A NUMBER OF SMALL OIL LEAKS

Fail 14 Dec 2021 219,405 miles

Central Front A NUMBER OF SMALL OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 214,655 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 209,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 208,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 203,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

front registration plate damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2017 203,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

front registration plate damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2015 196,671 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 196,671 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 185,627 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 180,881 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all front steering joints slight play

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 19 Mar 2012 177,315 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 177,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 169,987 miles

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

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

o/s/f suspension lower ball joint rubber boot split

severe oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Feb 2011 169,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f suspension lower ball joint rubber boot split

severe oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Feb 2010 162,549 miles

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

bad oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Feb 2010 162,549 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Feb 2009 154,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 147,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 136,987 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 129,071 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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J972 KFB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J972 KFB, 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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J972 KFB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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