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K542 SUY

2004 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,182 mi
Last recorded102,182 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero136,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 SUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 102,182 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 102,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion around front and rear chassies

oil leak

slight play in both front steering idlers

Pass 31 May 2012 97,145 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

underside corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 91,510 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

oil leak

slight blow centre to rear exhaust

underside corroded

Fail 17 May 2011 91,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

oil leak

slight blow centre to rear exhaust

underside corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2010 80,704 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

flakey corrosion on underside of vehicle and chassies

front barke discs worn

front pads 1/2 worn

plastic covering arches and sills covered by trim and side step

Pass 25 Jul 2008 79,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 74,340 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 74,340 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 May 2006 71,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2006 71,143 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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K542 SUY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 136,243 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 K542 SUY, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K542 SUY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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