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M548 URD

1995 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

254,769 mi
Last recorded254,769 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Fto108,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM548 URD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 254,769 miles

Boot latch worn but does secure in closed position

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Jan 2026 254,648 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Boot latch worn

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive interior arch and boot tub slight corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underbody covered in underseal

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2025 253,387 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 253,214 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 252,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 156,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 249,899 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 248,612 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 246,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

OIL LEAK

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 246,176 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

OIL LEAK

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 242,072 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 236,795 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre tread just in MOT pass limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 236,795 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s/r + n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre tread just in MOT pass limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 232,379 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 232,371 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabiliser (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f+n/s/f+n/s/r stabilisers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 225,784 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 225,784 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 219,780 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 219,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 212,865 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 212,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 206,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 198,071 miles

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

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

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

drivers door dented

Pass 1 Mar 2010 189,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 176,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 163,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 149,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 139,730 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 139,726 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M548 URD is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 108,368 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 M548 URD, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M548 URD is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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