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H716 HKL

2003 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Gto99,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH716 HKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 87,838 miles

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 84,399 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 84,095 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,870 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,061 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 83,081 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,972 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 82,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,502 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 81,502 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 81,015 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 81,014 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,583 miles

rear steering not operating

Fail 1 Apr 2009 79,577 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear steering not operating

signs the engine is / or has been leaking water

Pass 3 Apr 2008 76,426 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 76,426 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 75,047 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 75,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 72,175 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 72,175 miles

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

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

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

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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H716 HKL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H716 HKL, 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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H716 HKL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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