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BL52 HMX

2003 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,236 mi
Last recorded128,236 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero140,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,236 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 128,235 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged corroded on metal ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 123,928 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 123,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 122,132 miles

front exhaust bracket rusted through,but not insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2016 121,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner side sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner side sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front exhaust bracket rusted through,but not insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,004 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 113,819 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Near side rear brake caliper looks damp, no obvious leak detected.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2014 107,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r & n/s/f slight bind on foot brakes

Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 110,300 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 180,879 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 174,910 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 174,910 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 159,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 139,069 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 119,305 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 91,620 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 91,620 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 56,835 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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BL52 HMX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 140,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL52 HMX, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL52 HMX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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