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N654 SMX

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

132,081 mi
Last recorded132,081 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN654 SMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 132,081 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split/worn away (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust flexi damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 132,076 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Oil leaking excessively from transmission pipe/join (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal (pad) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split/worn away (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust flexi damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 128,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 125,126 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 125,124 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 123,809 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 123,780 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 122,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 122,015 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,968 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 115,895 miles

Central Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 115,895 miles

Central Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 113,599 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 113,576 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 109,747 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 109,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 107,186 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 104,991 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 15 Apr 2014 102,838 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 100,654 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 97,307 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 97,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 94,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,251 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 92,251 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 89,885 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 87,312 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 87,312 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 84,214 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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N654 SMX is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 125,892 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 N654 SMX, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N654 SMX is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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