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M85 TMS

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,940 mi
Last recorded84,940 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM85 TMS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 May 2023 84,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill @ body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch @ front body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill @front body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Towbar component excessively corroded tow bar (6.1.6 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle / some components undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2021 84,766 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 84,765 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2019 83,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tow bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,150 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 80,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advice chip in windscreen

advice n/s rear inner sill corroded

advice o/s front inner cv boot deteriorated

advice slight brake bind at n/s front brake

advice slight corrosion on n/s and o/s front brake hose ferrules

advice wear in n/s and o/s front steering idler ends

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,889 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advice wear in n/s and o/s steering idler ends

Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,113 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 62,083 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play going to hub (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advice n/s rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated 265/70/15/110t

advice o/s front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,135 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre has cracks on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre has cracks on outer sidewall

wear in o/s steering ideler arm bush

Fail 9 Jul 2015 57,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advice n/s rear tyre has cracks on outer sidewall

advice o/s front tyre has cracks on outer sidewall 265/70/15/110t

advice wear in o/s steering idler arm bush

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,260 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,750 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2013 47,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,201 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,921 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 39,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,243 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 36,243 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,527 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,396 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,393 miles

Oil leak

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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M85 TMS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M85 TMS, 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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M85 TMS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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