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R503 XWO

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,764 mi
Last recorded107,764 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 XWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 107,764 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 107,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust and fittings badly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,824 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2013 105,824 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2012 104,997 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 104,997 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 104,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2010 104,187 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 104,187 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 96,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 96,054 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 95,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2008 91,048 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 87,815 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 87,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 80,627 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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R503 XWO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R503 XWO, 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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R503 XWO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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