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MAZ 8903

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

259,101 mi
Last recorded259,101 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8903
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 259,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inside rear wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2025 255,705 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 249,044 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 249,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 248,985 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 242,308 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 242,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 3 foot section of rear exhaust missing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 234,237 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 28 Feb 2022 234,236 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 2 Mar 2021 228,232 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 225,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 215,212 miles

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

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 215,212 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 207,561 miles

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

Front to rear fuel pipes rusty

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Fail 14 Mar 2018 207,561 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front to rear fuel pipes rusty

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Pass 17 Mar 2017 200,717 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 200,717 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 192,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower and upper (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower and upper (2.2.C.1c)

brake warning light on

water in offside rear fog light lens

Pass 9 Mar 2015 182,687 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 175,202 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 166,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 155,248 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 155,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 139,143 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 139,143 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 119,419 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 104,529 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 92,486 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 92,486 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 87,081 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 87,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 76,941 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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MAZ 8903 is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MAZ 8903, 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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MAZ 8903 is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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