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J400 GTO

2003 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,424 mi
Last recorded96,424 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Gto99,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 96,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Light surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Light surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 95,633 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 94,051 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,180 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear propshaft support rubber split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,331 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 89,073 miles

Exhaust noisy

Free play detected at the steering wheel

Front and rear steering rack gaiters wet with fluid to nearside

Front suspension arm outer ball joints have play

Front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded

Offside front inner and nearside rear inner CV gaiters split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,232 miles

Both front suspension arm outer ball joints have slight play

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front inner CV gaiter perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear steering rack wet to nearside gaiter

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,204 miles

Both front lower suspension ball joints have slight play

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded to rear

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear steering rack wet to nearside gaiter

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 84,225 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009
Pass 8 Jan 2009 83,649 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 82,901 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 82,445 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

GEARBOX HAS EXCCESIVE OIL LEAK .

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2006 82,445 miles

Inner Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inner Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front prop shaft has excessive play on front u/j in my opinion it is dangerous to drive on the public highway .

front spoiler is insecure on center mountings .

fuel pipes corroded

gear box has excessive oil leak .

propshaft defective

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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J400 GTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J400 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J400 GTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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