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M975 EWX

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

186,687 mi
Last recorded186,687 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM975 EWX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 186,687 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all slightly split and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper split

several components heavily covered in grease.

Pass 5 Apr 2025 186,502 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 185,169 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch inner lip corroded & holed

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch inner lip corroded

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 185,169 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch inner lip corroded & holed

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch inner lip corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 184,425 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch / inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch / inner wing corroded

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 181,795 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 181,780 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 178,876 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded small hole

Pass 12 Mar 2020 177,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2019 173,172 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 173,154 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 167,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 163,296 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear axle (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 158,112 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 153,856 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 148,283 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 142,829 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 138,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 132,485 miles

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

r/n/s tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2010 128,756 miles

Oil leak

r/o/s tyre wearing thin

Pass 14 Mar 2009 123,985 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 14 Mar 2008 119,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 112,399 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 103,492 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 100,255 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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M975 EWX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 M975 EWX, 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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What year was M975 EWX registered?

M975 EWX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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