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M743 COT

2004 Mitsubishi Estate

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,690 mi
Last recorded154,690 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Estate102,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM743 COT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEstate
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 154,690 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 154,690 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 154,667 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 154,629 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush LOWER BUSH (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

MAJOR OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE SIDE WINDOW TAPED IN

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ON CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ON CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

SMOKE TEST NOT DONE DUE TO CONDITION OF EXHAUST

Pass 5 Nov 2014 149,593 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 142,396 miles

Front number plate damaged

Steering ; o/s rack gaiter deteriorated

Steering ; slight play o/s track rod end

Suspension ; both front5 upper ball joint seals split

Suspension ; both rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn & link bushes deteriorated

Wheel nuts covered

Pass 19 Sep 2012 139,384 miles

brakes ; front discs worn

brakes ; rear pipes corroding , on axle & valve to hoses

rear number plate deteriorated ,recommend replace

screen washers ; intermittent , suspect partially blocked

suspension ; both front upper ball joint seals split

suspension ; rear anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated & D bushes worn

wheel bearings ; slight play both front , recommend adjust

Fail 19 Sep 2012 139,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brakes ; front discs worn

brakes ; rear pipes corroding , on axle & valve to hoses

rear number plate deteriorated ,recommend replace

screen washers ; intermittent , suspect partially blocked

suspension ; both front upper ball joint seals split

suspension ; rear anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated & D bushes worn

wheel bearings ; slight play both front , recommend adjust

Pass 9 Jul 2011 127,995 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 127,995 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 119,998 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside screen washer requires attention

parking brake requires adjustment

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight drag nearside rear wheel , suspect brake

Pass 1 May 2009 108,617 miles

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

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

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

both front driveshafts inner gaiters split

both front suspension lower arms , foreward bushes deteriorated , have play , recommend replace

handbrake requires adjustment

imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake

rear anti - roll bar link bushes deteriorated

rear anti-roll bar D bushes slightly worn

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 1 May 2008 99,797 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 99,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 90,335 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2006 81,125 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 81,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

h/brake reading low on o/s

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Estate?

Based on 1,035 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
fog lamp not working 34
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M743 COT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Estate in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 102,406 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 Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M743 COT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Estate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M743 COT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Estate, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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