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J239 LEJ

2003 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,054 mi
Last recorded114,054 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Gto99,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ239 LEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 114,054 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 113,946 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 113,873 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 113,782 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 112,742 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,181 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 109,160 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Both Front Drive Shaft Locking Devices Missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 109,143 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Sill covers Fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 107,682 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,609 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 105,609 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 105,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 102,172 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 100,527 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 100,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not very loud

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 95,555 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 95,532 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 89,721 miles

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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J239 LEJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 J239 LEJ, 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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J239 LEJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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