2004 Mitsubishi Pajero · 1,277 MOT tests
2004 Mitsubishi Pajero reliability
2004 Mitsubishi Pajeros fail 33.5% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 Pajero years (1,277 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Pajeros: 32.5%)
- 33.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Pajeros: 32.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 148,549
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,277
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 13.8% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.3%
- Body, chassis and structure13.8%
- Brakes12.1%
- Suspension11.2%
- Steering5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 4.39%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.07%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 3.37%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.05%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.98%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.43%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (24.28%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (23.02%) · Wheel bearing slight play (10.18%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (9.01%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.13%)
Other years
Every Mitsubishi Pajero year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero reliable?
2004 Mitsubishi Pajeros fail 33.5% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 Pajero years (1,277 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (4.39% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.07% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (3.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero shows 148,549 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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