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M503 SUY

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

203,449 mi
Last recorded203,449 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM503 SUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 203,449 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 176,505 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 10 Apr 2014 164,207 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased

n/s and o/s front tyres cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2014 164,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2013 150,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

some corrosion to all steel brake pipes

Fail 10 Jan 2013 150,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

fault on vehicle 4x4 / diff when driving also abs light came on then off

some corrosion to all steel brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2011 150,135 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 150,134 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 147,546 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 147,539 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 143,078 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 135,932 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 135,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 131,487 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 124,763 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 121,205 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 121,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M503 SUY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 141,752 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 M503 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M503 SUY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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