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J459 CPU

2003 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,346 mi
Last recorded107,346 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Gto99,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ459 CPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 107,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 104,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 102,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 101,934 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 101,934 miles

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)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 101,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 97,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 95,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,548 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 81,429 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f lower ball joint boot missing/track rod end boot split

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm centre tread

o/s/f trak rod end/lower ball joint/link arm boots split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,900 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 68,665 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front lower ball joint boots split

n/s/f track rod end boot split

Fail 2 Oct 2007 68,665 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front lower ball joint boots split

n/s/f track rod end boot split

Pass 27 Jun 2006 65,191 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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J459 CPU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J459 CPU, 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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J459 CPU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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