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N293 BTF

2002 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,192 mi
Last recorded77,192 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Fto102,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 BTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 77,192 miles

Service brake required effort only just met. Effort slightly low at rear

Strong smell of fuel at front of vehicle, no visible leak at time of test.

Pass 7 Mar 2024 77,090 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear service brake effort slightly low

Pass 6 Mar 2023 76,840 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 76,944 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 76,944 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 76,744 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 76,091 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,029 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,852 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Front Pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres Wearing on Edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,606 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,435 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 74,225 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2013 74,225 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 73,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

offside front inner steering arm has slight play in ball joint

Fail 21 May 2012 73,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

offside front inner steering arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 19 May 2011 73,521 miles

front tyres close to wear limit

general light corrosion appearing

nearside front shock absorber has sligh misting of oil, possible oil seal starting to leak

only just passed emissions, co bouncing in and out

Pass 24 May 2010 73,202 miles

front tyres close to wear limit

rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to limnit on inner edges

Fail 24 May 2010 73,199 miles

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

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

front tyres close to wear limit

rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to limnit on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2009 72,254 miles

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

tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2008 71,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 71,152 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 71,152 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2006 68,405 miles

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

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

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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N293 BTF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 102,976 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 N293 BTF, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N293 BTF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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