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M138 EAH

2002 Mitsubishi Fto

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,564 mi
Last recorded114,564 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Fto102,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 EAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 114,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 105,725 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 26 Nov 2021 105,700 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 14 Nov 2020 102,942 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose / Taped ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Sep 2013 98,251 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 10 Sep 2013 98,251 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Dec 2011 98,248 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes coated in grease

brake warning light on

emmision for vehicle not on data base

no front windscreen fitted so wipe/wash not tested

Fail 30 Nov 2011 98,247 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes coated in grease

brake warning light on

emmision for vehicle not on data base

no front windscreen fitted so wipe/wash not tested

Fail 8 Sep 2011 98,223 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 18 Jul 2011 97,568 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 66,439 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2010 66,439 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2009 63,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,774 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 58,774 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 55,324 miles

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

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

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

end of headlight switch is missing

fuel pipes are corroded on o/s/f chassis leg

n/s/f tyre pressure is low

Fail 4 Jan 2007 55,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

end of headlight switch is missing

fuel pipes are corroded on o/s/f chassis leg

n/s/f tyre pressure is low

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fto?

Based on 55,254 MOT tests across 5,410 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
4,598
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,056
Steering rack gaiter split 4,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,664
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,359
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,346
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M138 EAH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 102,976 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 Fto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,056 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M138 EAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Fto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M138 EAH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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