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M801 VJL

2004 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,162 mi
Last recorded89,162 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Fto104,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM801 VJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 89,162 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged all brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at nearside and offside rear subframe mounts on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All brake discs have corrosion on braking surfaces

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner wing holed/corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on nearside and offside rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

alternator belt loose

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,615 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,784 miles

rear brakes corroded/worn..both nearside & offside..

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,207 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 78,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 77,918 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 77,918 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 69,045 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 69,045 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,920 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 58,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak

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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M801 VJL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M801 VJL, 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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M801 VJL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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