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P253 PDA

2014 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Petrol 1094cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,781 mi
Last recorded145,781 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero103,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 PDA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,094cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 145,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2025 145,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced yellow chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2024 134,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 123,682 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 123,673 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded yellow chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 122,696 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 122,516 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 115,828 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 115,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 114,525 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 106,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 tyre valves perished

Fail 22 Oct 2016 106,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 tyre valves perished

Pass 23 Oct 2015 99,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

nearside front steering rack rackend has play

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,610 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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P253 PDA is a 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 1,094cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 103,428 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 P253 PDA, 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 12 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P253 PDA is a 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 13 January 2014.

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