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DH03 AKX

2003 Mitsubishi Pajero

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,116 mi
Last recorded173,116 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero140,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 AKX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 173,116 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 164,720 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 150,538 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 150,538 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 135,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 135,632 miles

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 123,458 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2013 123,458 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2012 100,885 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 100,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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DH03 AKX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 DH03 AKX, 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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What year was DH03 AKX registered?

DH03 AKX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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