Mitsubishi Pajero MOT Results

Registered in 2003
63.0% pass rate
from 403 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2003 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Pajero is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 9.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Switch
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.74% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.74% fail on Horn
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.50% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 8.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.50% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt
          • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.74% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
    • 6.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (81% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.25% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.50% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.25% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.25% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Cable
    • 0.99% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.25% fail on Valves
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.25% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.25% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust system (83% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.7% fail on Joints
      • 0.50% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.50% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pipe (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.25% fail on Tank
      • 0.25% fail on System
    • 0.99% fail on Cabs (18 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Prescribed areas (19 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Towbar
      • 0.25% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.25% fail on Other body component
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
  • 11% fail on Suspension (32% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (53% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.99% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.74% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Springs
      • 0.25% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.25% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.25% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.7% fail on Steering
    • 3.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.74% fail on Drag link end (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.74% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.50% fail on Steering box (30 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Prescribed areas (22 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Steering wheel (20 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Other components
    • 0.25% fail on Steering column
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.50% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.50% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.50% fail on Spark ignition (92% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Engine oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres (66% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Condition
    • 0.74% fail on Tread depth (78% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates

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