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P158 AHO

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,264 mi
Last recorded222,264 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 AHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 222,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low - view restricted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

suspension rubbers deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2025 222,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low - view restricted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

suspension rubbers deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2024 219,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear All rear suspension components has corrosion.

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 219,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear All rear suspension components has corrosion.

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 217,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 214,547 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 214,466 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 212,159 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides rear tyres age cracking.

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 212,098 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer cv gaiter. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides rear tyres age cracking.

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 211,243 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test back seats ()

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 211,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split, leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear back seats ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 208,603 miles

Both front upper/lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2018 206,050 miles

Both front upper/lower ball joint gaiters perished

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

Fuel pipes corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Unable to check rear seatbelts

Various suspension bushes age cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2018 206,050 miles

Both front upper/lower ball joint gaiters perished

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

Fuel pipes corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Unable to check rear seatbelts

Various suspension bushes age cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2017 204,333 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

horn poor

o/s washer jet poor

rear chassis and floor sections corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

unable to check rear seatbelts due to rear seats in the down position

Pass 19 Jul 2016 201,401 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

unable to inspect rear seat belts.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 201,401 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

unable to inspect rear seat belts.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 196,019 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

unable to check rear seat belts due to being down

Pass 4 Jul 2014 190,506 miles

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches at front body mounting points may need attention soon

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check rear seatbelts due to rear seats in th down position

Pass 8 Jul 2013 184,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

front and rear tyres worn down on inner of treads

rear silencer box and tail pipe corroded

tow bar fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2012 177,803 miles

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

baljoints and track rod ends well greased

exhaust corroded

rear seats not fitted

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2011 169,765 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 152,295 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 138,995 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 126,156 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 126,156 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 109,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 100,163 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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P158 AHO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P158 AHO, 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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P158 AHO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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