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M853 TJA

2000 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,616 mi
Last recorded128,616 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Fto106,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM853 TJA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 128,616 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 128,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front/rear discs worn/corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 125,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod 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)

nearside front inner cv gaitor split.

rear registration plate cracked,but secured.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 120,066 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 120,060 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2007 112,746 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 103,783 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 103,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 102,749 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2005 102,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M853 TJA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 106,389 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 M853 TJA, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M853 TJA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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