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M83 HBJ

2005 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,237 mi
Last recorded181,237 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Fto103,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM83 HBJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 181,237 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 176,001 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 176,001 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 148,383 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)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 144,717 miles

rear chassis corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 144,717 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive missing catalyst (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure shocker lower bolt fitted with incorrect bolt (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect letter/figure not of the correct size (6.3.1a)

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

rear chassis corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 120,935 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 120,741 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slde skirts fitted to sills and unable to see any corrosion

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 114,106 miles

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

Slight Play at Adjustable steering lock

Fail 2 Jun 2012 114,098 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play at adjustable steering lock

Pass 3 Jun 2011 107,378 miles

bracing bar catching exhaust

Fail 31 Mar 2011 107,378 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 86,650 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 86,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 74,308 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 72,199 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 72,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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M83 HBJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 103,425 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 M83 HBJ, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M83 HBJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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