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M948 TOE

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,137 mi
Last recorded113,137 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM948 TOE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 113,137 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 111,606 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 107,575 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 104,264 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,481 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 100,454 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Both rear fuel pipes corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All to brake pipes to load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Centre Exhaust mounts insecure

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 96,479 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Fail 11 Oct 2019 96,185 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all round (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and inner sills front and rear subframes and coil springs also fuel pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 5 Nov 2016 82,942 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,074 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,677 miles

n/s steering idler arm slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,851 miles

n/s/f steering idler arm slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 65,953 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 63,518 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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M948 TOE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 M948 TOE, 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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M948 TOE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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