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N854 FKJ

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

268,984 mi
Last recorded268,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN854 FKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 268,984 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 287,460 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under body has under sealer reducing visibility of testable items

Fail 15 Jan 2024 287,452 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both fixed to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2022 266,214 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 264,875 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 256,012 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 256,012 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 250,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 243,710 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 243,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 238,377 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 233,525 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 233,434 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 227,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 214,179 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 214,179 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 195,354 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 195,351 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 192,645 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 192,638 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 189,736 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 185,113 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 185,113 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 171,592 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 171,592 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 154,831 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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N854 FKJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 N854 FKJ, 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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N854 FKJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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