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F52 FTO

2003 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,827 mi
Last recorded50,827 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto96,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF52 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart Fto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 50,827 miles

Emissions near the limit

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both struts leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlights lenses deteriorated

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 50,827 miles

Emissions near the limit

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both struts leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlights lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe Split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 49,150 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlights lenses deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 47,645 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlights lenses deteriorated

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both bottom arm's corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both slow (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,432 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both footbrake low (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,095 miles

Front 215 / 40 / 17 tyres fitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear 215 / 35 / 19 tyres fitted

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,161 miles

215/35/19 tyres fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Foot brake low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under sills (6.1.B.2)

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 43,161 miles

215/35/19 tyres fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Foot brake low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under sills (6.1.B.2)

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 42,634 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 41,812 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2011 41,155 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 41,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,237 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 39,235 miles

Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,099 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front tyres slight cracking intreads

Pass 1 Aug 2007 32,665 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 25,412 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto?

Based on 14,702 MOT tests across 1,574 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
4,867
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,574
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,204
Steering rack gaiter split 1,025
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 958
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 942
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 940
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F52 FTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 96,655 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F52 FTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F52 FTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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