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M840 AAR

2004 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,846 mi
Last recorded71,846 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Fto104,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 AAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,846 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 71,729 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both rear brakes are binding on slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2011 162,999 miles

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

Oil leak

offside inner c.v. gaiter split

Fail 24 Nov 2011 162,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

offside inner c.v. gaiter split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 156,582 miles

corrosion on pas pipes

engine oil leak

na and os inner gaiters split

slight cracking to both rear tyres also both wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2010 156,569 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on pas pipes

engine oil leak

na and os inner gaiters split

slight cracking to both rear tyres also both wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2009 152,247 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

air freshner on int. mirror

battery loose in holder

general wear on all discs

non standard air filter used

o/s/f seat covering wearing

one n/s/f and one o/s/f washer jets blocking

oversized tax disc holder used

plastic cover fitted over sils

rear ext. box mounting bracket rubbing rear a/r/bar

slight damage to f/n/plate

slight damage to lower front bumper

slight damage to n/s/r floor pan

slight damage to o/s/f plastic inner wing

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 15 Oct 2009 152,247 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

air freshner on int. mirror

battery loose in holder

general wear on all discs

non standard air filter used

o/s/f seat covering wearing

one n/s/f and one o/s/f washer jets blocking

oversized tax disc holder used

plastic cover fitted over sils

rear ext. box mounting bracket rubbing rear a/r/bar

slight damage to f/n/plate

slight damage to lower front bumper

slight damage to n/s/r floor pan

slight damage to o/s/f plastic inner wing

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 1 Oct 2008 133,801 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 133,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 127,068 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge and cracking on side walls

engine oil leak

rear pads getting low

Fail 10 Aug 2007 127,068 miles

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

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

rear pads getting low

Fail 21 Jun 2007 127,057 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 124,906 miles

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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M840 AAR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M840 AAR, 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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M840 AAR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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