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NK53 LSL

2003 Mitsubishi Pajaro

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,359 mi
Last recorded116,359 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajaro139,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 LSL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 116,359 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded x 2

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 115,350 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 114,474 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake backing plates corroded

Pass 7 May 2020 113,512 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake low

Fail 23 Dec 2019 113,501 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake low

Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,223 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 108,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jan 2016 99,805 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,689 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2012 79,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,691 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 67,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,354 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,275 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,246 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajaro?

Based on 2,842 MOT tests across 255 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,275
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
fog lamp not working 113
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 80
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 80
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NK53 LSL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajaro in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Pajaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 139,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pajaro fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK53 LSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajaro typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NK53 LSL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajaro, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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