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MC51 MPZ

2002 Mitsubushi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

211,457 mi
Last recorded211,457 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubushi Pajero156,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 MPZ
MakeMitsubushi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 211,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 211,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 204,778 miles

Advise slight play steering box droparm ball joint

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2012 204,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise slight play steering box droparm ball joint

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2011 200,955 miles

ADVISE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

ADVISE FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT ON ENDS

ADVISE SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW CENTRE JOINT

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER

Pass 22 Oct 2010 196,690 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear discs worn

fuel line corroded

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2010 196,687 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 188,102 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 May 2009 188,074 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 182,099 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 182,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight play ns steering idler

rear pads low

How Reliable is the Mitsubushi Pajero?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,658
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
fog lamp not working 74
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 50
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 50
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MC51 MPZ is a 2002 Mitsubushi Pajero in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubushi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 156,744 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 Mitsubushi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC51 MPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubushi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubushi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MC51 MPZ is a 2002 Mitsubushi Pajero, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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