2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Mitsubishi Pajero MOT pass rate and common faults

287 MOT tests in 2024. 63.1% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time63.1%
Failed or needed repairs36.9%
Typical mileage at test146,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 287 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working5.9%
  2. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.9%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.2%
  5. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.8%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.1%
  9. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.3%
  2. Body & chassis20.6%
  3. Brakes20.6%
  4. Suspension15.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  6. Steering7.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded31.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine30.0%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced10.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.1%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.1%

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: rear fog lamp: not working. 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 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero?

In 2024, 63.1% of 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero cars passed their MOT first time, across 287 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).