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A5 PLD

2003 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

167,386 mi
Last recorded167,386 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Gto99,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PLD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 167,386 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 167,098 miles

corrosion on fuel and brake pipes at rear

Fail 18 Feb 2014 167,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

corrosion on fuel and brake pipes at rear

Pass 19 Feb 2013 166,500 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 166,500 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 185,632 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2012 185,630 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2011 164,029 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2011 164,029 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2010 154,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 154,037 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 154,020 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

STRONGLY ADV, All brake pipes corroded, Rear brake hoses worn, Full brake inspection, Front and rear coil springs corroded, Rear chassis corroded, Rear shocksbsorbers corroded, Fuel pipes corroded, Rear anti roll bar corroded, Oil leaks,

Pass 19 Jan 2009 147,006 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 15 Jan 2008 138,388 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

small hole in centre section of exhaust

Pass 19 Jan 2007 124,369 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 124,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PLD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PLD, 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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A5 PLD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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