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A5 FOO

2003 Mitsubishi Gto

White Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,430 mi
Last recorded77,430 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Gto99,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FOO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,430 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion on floor area

Pass 10 May 2017 76,387 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 74,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 74,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,317 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 72,921 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 118,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 118,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 116,467 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 116,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 113,512 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 113,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 108,666 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 108,666 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 103,296 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 103,282 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 92,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Gto?

Based on 16,279 MOT tests across 1,636 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
1,820
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,636
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 795
fog lamp not working 614
Brake pipe excessively corroded 612
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 579
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 572
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A5 FOO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto in White with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 99,817 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Gto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 FOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Gto typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 FOO registered?

A5 FOO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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