Mitsubishi Pajero MOT Results

Registered in 2005
64.0% pass rate
from 478 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Pajero is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.63% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.21% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.21% fail on Horn
    • 0.42% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.42% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.42% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Transmission
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.3% fail on Joints
      • 0.63% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.63% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Hose (51 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Pipe (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Tank
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Body
      • 0.63% fail on Mounting fixings (125 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Body condition
      • 0.21% fail on Panel
    • 0.84% fail on Doors
      • 0.42% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition
      • 0.42% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition
      • 0.21% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
    • 0.42% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.42% fail on Cabs (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Prescribed areas (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
  • 13% fail on Suspension (27% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.5% fail on Shock absorbers (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Springs (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.84% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.63% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt
          • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.42% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.63% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.42% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
    • 0.63% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.63% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.42% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.42% fail on Lever
    • 0.42% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.42% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.42% fail on Load sensing valves (61 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Prescribed areas (18 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (47 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
  • 4.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.21% fail on Other components
        • 0.21% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.84% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.42% fail on Steering box (69 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.42% fail on Steering column (41 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Steering play
      • 0.42% fail on Steering box (103 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.8% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (44% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.63% fail on Spark ignition (88% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.3% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
    • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.0% fail on Attachment

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