Mitsubishi ZR2 MOT reliability

Mitsubishi ZR2s passed their MOT first time 0% of the time across 2 tests in 2025.

These figures come from only 2 MOT tests. With so few cars, a single pass or fail changes the percentages a lot, so treat them as a rough guide rather than a true average.

First-time pass rate

0%

MOTs analysed

2

Still licensed (GB)

–

Body type

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Pass rate by year of first registration

Older cars fail more often, so compare a car with others of the same age. Years with very few MOTs can show extreme pass rates, even 0% or 100%, so give more weight to years with more tests.

In detail:

First registered

2003 petrol

1 MOT

Passed first time 0%. Typical mileage 142,911 (most between 142,911 and 142,911).

2010: 50% → 2011: 0% → 2012: 100% → 2013: 0% → 2021: 50% → 2022: 100% → 2023: 0% → 2024: 0% → 2025: 0%

Most common failures

Catalyst emissions: emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (100.0%)
Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements (100.0%)
Macpherson strut: top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (100.0%)
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (100.0%)

Where 2003 ZR2s fail

Brakes

100.0%

Exhaust, emissions & leaks

100.0%

Suspension & axles

100.0%

Visibility & wipers

100.0%

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Based on 2025 initial MOT tests in DVSA's anonymised MOT dataset (cars and light vans). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Model details: Vehicle data by VehiclesDB.