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M445 ELB

2002 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,996 mi
Last recorded130,996 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Fto102,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM445 ELB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 130,996 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 130,636 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 130,636 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 128,161 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor on both sides of the vehicle (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 125,565 miles

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

under side slightly corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 124,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 116,809 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 116,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 116,488 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 111,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2009 111,119 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak

damage to both front tyre side walls

n/s inner c/v gaitor split

Pass 29 Oct 2008 105,564 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 96,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 90,154 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 90,154 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 84,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Vehicle weight not unknown, used decelerometer to deremine brake efficiencies with rolling road

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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M445 ELB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M445 ELB, 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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M445 ELB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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