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G12 GTO

2002 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,384 mi
Last recorded97,384 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Gto101,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 97,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,039 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 91,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,131 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,976 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 71,694 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,961 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 166,555 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHT LEAK OF GASES

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

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

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORROADED

Pass 2 Nov 2010 166,555 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHT LEAK OF GASES

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORROADED

Pass 31 Oct 2007 165,413 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 165,413 miles

Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 163,694 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 163,694 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 160,788 miles

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

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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G12 GTO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 101,658 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G12 GTO, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G12 GTO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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