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MH03 VMA

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,145 mi
Last recorded99,145 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 VMA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 99,145 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner and out sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 95,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside and inner / outer sill poor in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 95,006 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 88,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side inner and outer sill in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lower side steps fitted and outer sill covers fitted inhibiting full inspection of outer sills

top covers under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2020 88,634 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end to floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing to sill also sharp edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side inner and outer sill in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lower side steps fitted and outer sill covers fitted inhibiting full inspection of outer sills

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2019 83,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,577 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,563 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 73,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

general signs of under body corrosion

general signs of under body corrosion

Fail 17 May 2017 73,716 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

general signs of under body corrosion

general signs of under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2016 68,661 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 68,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 62,816 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear light slight damage

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 56,409 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 56,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 51,914 miles

hand brake effort border line

off side front steel brake pipe poor

off side rear tie bar bush worn

very bad oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 47,896 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 43,331 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak

rear brake pads border line worn very low

Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,847 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,819 miles

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

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

there is very little handbrake reserve travel

Fail 10 Apr 2008 29,819 miles

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

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

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

there is very little handbrake reserve travel

Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,547 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 21,990 miles

nail in tyre

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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MH03 VMA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MH03 VMA, 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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MH03 VMA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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