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V82 JTX

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

221,211 mi
Last recorded221,211 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 JTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 221,211 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside patterns very weak (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Front arch corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Front arch corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 221,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside patterns very weak (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Front arch corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Front arch corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 213,830 miles

Boot floor corroded

Both front inner arches corroded/holed

Both headlight patterns weak

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats ()

Fail 7 Oct 2024 213,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Boot floor corroded

Both front inner arches corroded/holed

Both headlight patterns weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box pipe welded joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 204,435 miles

Both front wings, inner and outer corroded

Exhaust centre box corroded but not causing leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 204,339 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front wings, inner and outer corroded

Exhaust centre box corroded but not causing leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 195,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front inner arches holed/corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2022 195,078 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front inner arches holed/corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 189,582 miles

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

both front inner arches holed/corroded

nearside rear inner arch holed/corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 189,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both front inner arches holed/corroded

nearside rear inner arch holed/corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 182,369 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 172,817 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

sill trims fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2019 172,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front side light flickering

oil leak

sill trims fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2018 162,185 miles

Both rear inner sills holed

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear suspension) upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear outer sill holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear suspension) upper hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front brake caliper/carrier pins worn

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Stone chip in window screen

Fail 30 Aug 2018 162,185 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear inner sills holed

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear suspension) upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear outer sill holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear suspension) upper hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front brake caliper/carrier pins worn

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Stone chip in window screen

Pass 23 Sep 2017 156,008 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front caliper carrier slides worn & pins

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 21 Sep 2017 156,008 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking offside rear caliper cooper washers where flexy join (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front caliper carrier slides worn & pins

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 27 Aug 2016 148,334 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 138,946 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 129,339 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 129,339 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 123,098 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 123,098 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 117,856 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 110,395 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2011 110,395 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 102,218 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2008 94,277 miles

front brake readings fluctuating

Pass 10 Dec 2007 82,194 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 82,194 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

rear metal pipes corroded as marked

Pass 11 Dec 2006 61,415 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 61,193 miles

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

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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V82 JTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 V82 JTX, 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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V82 JTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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