2005 Mitsubishi Pajero · 1,095 MOT tests
2005 Mitsubishi Pajero reliability
2005 Mitsubishi Pajeros fail 31.4% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Pajero years (1,095 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Pajeros: 32.5%)
- 31.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Pajeros: 32.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 142,275
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,095
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 15.6% of tests fail here (55% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure15.6%
- Lights and electrics13.6%
- Brakes12.8%
- Suspension10.7%
- Steering5.8%
- Seat belts and airbags4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 4.84%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 3.93%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.84%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.2%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.01%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Chassis corroded near body mounting 2.92%
Corrosion at a body mounting can weaken the chassis where it attaches, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (22.37%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (21.55%) · Wheel bearing slight play (9.22%) · Fuel pipes starting to corrode (8.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.67%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (7.58%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero reliable?
2005 Mitsubishi Pajeros fail 31.4% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Pajero years (1,095 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (4.84% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (3.93% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero shows 142,275 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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