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M245 BHK

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

195,436 mi
Last recorded195,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM245 BHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 195,436 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2025 195,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion under vehicle

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 194,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2021 193,515 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 191,309 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 189,524 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2018 187,383 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 184,846 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 180,153 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 175,914 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 171,236 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 171,229 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 167,480 miles

level of smoke emitted

wear to nearside front tyre on outer edge

wear to rear brake pads

Fail 16 Sep 2013 167,474 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

level of smoke emitted

wear to nearside front tyre on outer edge

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 26 Sep 2012 164,787 miles

level of black smoke emitted

wear nearside steering idler

Pass 27 Sep 2011 159,886 miles

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2010 154,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 146,186 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 141,737 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 137,321 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 132,916 miles

Black smoke Borderline

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering components

Pass 27 Sep 2005 129,681 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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M245 BHK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M245 BHK, 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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M245 BHK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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