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M523 EAH

2004 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,197 mi
Last recorded116,197 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Fto104,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM523 EAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,197 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 116,197 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 109,880 miles

engine/gearbox underside very oily

front wipers wearing

light switch slightly worn

surface corrosion emerging onto underside

Fail 7 Jan 2014 109,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine/gearbox underside very oily

front wipers wearing

light switch slightly worn

surface corrosion emerging onto underside

Pass 21 Dec 2012 92,823 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,365 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 88,365 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,388 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,938 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 84,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 79,136 miles

stonechip in screen; front washers poor; front susp top mounts starting to crack; slight play off side front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,491 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 68,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Screen is chipped and cracked †Off side rear position lamp not working (twins) †Off side rear hub lower bush is worn †Rear antiroll bar off side link is worn †Near side rear arm is damaged

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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M523 EAH is a 2004 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 104,659 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 M523 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M523 EAH is a 2004 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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