2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero MOT pass rate and common faults

262 MOT tests in 2024. 69.8% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time69.8%
Failed or needed repairs30.1%
Typical mileage at test141,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 262 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting5.3%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working5.3%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.2%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.4%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.1%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  8. Horn: not working1.9%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.9%
  10. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Body & chassis19.8%
  2. Lights & electrics17.2%
  3. Brakes12.2%
  4. Suspension11.8%
  5. Steering6.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags5.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.0%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play9.2%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Fuel Pipe/s corroded8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero?

In 2024, 69.8% of 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero cars passed their MOT first time, across 262 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero?

The most common failure reasons were chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; rear fog lamp: not working; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).