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M947 VBR

2005 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

76,424 mi
Last recorded76,424 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Fto103,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM947 VBR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2011 76,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bad oil leak

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

n/s/f head lamp has poor image

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outter edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inside

Fail 16 Mar 2011 76,410 miles

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

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)

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

under side of vehicle showing deterioration

Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,827 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 71,827 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 68,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 68,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,000 miles

nearside rear wheel rim dented

oil leak from engine - appears to be from rear cylinder head gasket

very slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link upper joint

Fail 25 Sep 2007 63,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear wheel rim dented

oil leak from engine - appears to be from rear cylinder head gasket

very slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link upper joint

Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,803 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 52,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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M947 VBR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M947 VBR, 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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M947 VBR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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