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M253 CTR

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Black Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,734 mi
Last recorded167,734 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 CTR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 167,734 miles

damp around n/s front brake pipe

front brake pipes in poor condition

o/s rear chassia leg ajcent to top shock bolt heavley corrded and in poor condition

rear brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2021 162,740 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 160,600 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 160,600 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 160,554 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 145,903 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 145,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 133,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

corrosion forming n/s inner sill

high parking brake travel

Fail 12 Jul 2017 133,126 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming n/s inner sill

high parking brake travel

Pass 4 Jul 2016 132,454 miles

corrosion n/s/rmetal brake pipe

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 132,129 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

unable to check rear brake pads

Pass 12 Nov 2013 131,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 127,029 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 127,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 122,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 116,854 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 110,830 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 104,974 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 98,156 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 98,156 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 92,221 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 92,209 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2006 92,209 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 92,182 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M253 CTR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Black with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M253 CTR, 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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M253 CTR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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