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FB53 GCU

2003 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

106,419 mi
Last recorded106,419 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero140,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 106,419 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface crosion on suspension and body components

Fail 5 Oct 2024 106,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface crosion on suspension and body components

Fail 2 Sep 2024 106,196 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 104,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wipers poor but still clear screen

Fail 12 Sep 2023 104,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wipers poor but still clear screen

Pass 15 Sep 2022 99,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,893 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,379 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 90,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,195 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 86,192 miles

Emissions not tested see exhaust section (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken off (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 86,173 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,030 miles

Rear wiper blade

Fail 22 Sep 2016 79,030 miles

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

Rear wiper blade

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,668 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 74,668 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 691,164 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 691,164 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,129 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,561 miles

NS MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING & WEARING. NSR IS WORN TO LIMIT & IS A BORDERLINE PASS. ADVISE REPLACE.

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

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 53,054 miles

EXHAUST INTERNAL PARTS BROKEN PASSED EMISSION TEST

REAR TYRES -3MM AND SIDE WALLS CRACKING

brake furrels and brake pipes corrosion

front tyres cracking on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,240 miles

rear number plate light worked on taping lens

rear wheel bearings checked but unable to rotate wheels fast,

unable to see brake pipes above fuel tank corrosion starting on pipes.

wiper blades worn slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2010 46,240 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear number plate light worked on taping lens

rear wheel bearings checked but unable to rotate wheels fast,

unable to see brake pipes above fuel tank corrosion starting on pipes.

wiper blades worn slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,977 miles

2l eng oil added to make veh safe to test, (none on stick)

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

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

screen obstructions removed & placed on pass seat.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,409 miles

Oil leak

rearmost seat submerged in water

Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,192 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 35,192 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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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FB53 GCU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 3,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FB53 GCU, 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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FB53 GCU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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