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A8 FHR

2002 Mitsubishi Fto

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,605 mi
Last recorded126,605 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Fto102,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FHR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 126,605 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 126,494 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 May 2024 126,490 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high emission not tested (8.2.1.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

e,m,light on

Pass 29 Mar 2021 126,457 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 126,475 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak hoses leaking ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 126,005 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 125,433 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 124,975 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,611 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 120,079 miles

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

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

n/s chassis rail has slight damage

o/s/f tyre has splits to sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2010 116,935 miles

1) N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres close to legal limit ( Worn on inner edges ).

Fail 12 Feb 2010 116,935 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

1) N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres close to legal limit ( Worn on inner edges ).

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 105,325 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 89,158 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 89,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 72,012 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 72,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 56,073 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fto?

Based on 55,254 MOT tests across 5,410 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
4,598
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,056
Steering rack gaiter split 4,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,664
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,359
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,346
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A8 FHR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 102,976 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Fto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,056 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 FHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Fto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 FHR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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