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N249 BRC

2005 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,447 mi
Last recorded76,447 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Fto103,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 BRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 76,447 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 74,116 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise : exhaust slightly leaking

advise : heavy corrosion to under body and suspension units

Fail 26 May 2021 74,116 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise : heavy corrosion to under body and suspension units

Pass 1 Feb 2020 74,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear service brake (1.2.1 (c))

cannot fully access front to rear steel brake pipes covered in underseal

nearside and offside front steel brake pipes to flexy hoses corroded slightly

rear exhaust clamp to centre missing

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,528 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 71,528 miles

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,204 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,135 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 68,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 68,050 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,509 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 66,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,071 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 64,037 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 63,026 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,880 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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N249 BRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N249 BRC, 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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N249 BRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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