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P723 FTA

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,470 mi
Last recorded142,470 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 FTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 142,470 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 138,280 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 138,204 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/s rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel lines corroded

N/s rear quadrant corroded and holef

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 135,299 miles

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

Fule lines corroded

Oil leak

Play in front suspension

Under body corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2023 135,296 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fule lines corroded

Oil leak

Play in front suspension

Under body corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,540 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 130,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 127,784 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 127,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 124,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes at the rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 124,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes at the rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 119,007 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 113,078 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 106,351 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 106,348 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 102,887 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 100,503 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake light on dash

Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 98,309 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,152 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 95,099 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,694 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 73,692 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,783 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 58,628 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 58,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,516 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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P723 FTA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P723 FTA, 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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P723 FTA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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