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N128 SMX

2003 Mitsubishi Fto

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,324 mi
Last recorded165,324 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Fto96,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 SMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 165,324 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 157,122 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 157,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 156,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 155,398 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 148,448 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 148,441 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 134,812 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 134,810 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front under guard under wheel arch broken and insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2007 128,949 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 128,949 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 126,649 miles

front anti-roll bar off center

rear seat slightly loose

slight knock from steering

Fail 1 Mar 2007 126,466 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)

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)

front anti-roll bar off center

horn intermitant

knocning noise from steering

rear seat slightly loose

Pass 23 Nov 2005 126,345 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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N128 SMX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Fto in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 96,562 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 N128 SMX, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N128 SMX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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