MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,605 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
body heavily undersealed.
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Front Oil leak oil leak sump ()
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills heavily covered in under seal (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills heavily covered in under seal. (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes are heavily cover in under seal and cannot be fully inspected. (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged all fuel pipes heavily covered in under seal and cannot be fully inspected. (7.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside outer link arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front to rear brake pipes corroded at o/s/r
o/s/f lower arm very corroded
vehicle underside coated with heavy underseal applied over corrosion
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
All the underside of the car is heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
All the underside of the car is heavily corroded
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both front tyres perished
Rear exhauts mounts corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear disc,s worn. †brake fluid low. †front pads low.
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fto?
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M542 EWY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 100,267 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 M542 EWY, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M542 EWY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 July 2001.
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