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LW53 ZTZ

2016 Mitsubishi Pajero

Black Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,875 mi
Last recorded80,875 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero87,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 ZTZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 80,875 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 77,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 72,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 72,320 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,021 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021 60,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,420 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 54,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 48,638 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,710 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 41,710 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 26,344 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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LW53 ZTZ is a 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero in Black with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 87,717 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 LW53 ZTZ, 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 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LW53 ZTZ registered?

LW53 ZTZ is a 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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The MOT history for LW53 ZTZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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