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M701 COT

2004 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,030 mi
Last recorded124,030 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Fto104,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM701 COT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 124,030 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2010 124,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 119,848 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 119,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 109,071 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2008 109,071 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 107,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 92,384 miles

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

advise tyres in poor condition cracked cords not exposed

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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M701 COT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M701 COT, 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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What year was M701 COT registered?

M701 COT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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