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N3 SWL

2004 Mitsubishi Fto

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,152 mi
Last recorded89,152 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Fto104,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 SWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 89,152 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 89,078 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 28 Sep 2022 88,602 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 4 Oct 2021 88,200 miles

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

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 23 Sep 2021 88,151 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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,289 miles

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

under side under sealed

Pass 6 Sep 2019 87,033 miles

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

under side under sealed

Fail 2 Sep 2019 87,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake insecure bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side and off side front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under side under sealed

Pass 3 Oct 2018 86,314 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 86,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,108 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has an imperfection on inside sidewall

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end has has slight seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter, offside (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,547 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small pinhole in gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

O/S outer driveshaft gaitor leaking grease slightly from small clip

Fail 18 Aug 2016 85,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small pinhole in gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

O/S outer driveshaft gaitor leaking grease slightly from small clip

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,631 miles

child set fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,852 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering rack & hose wet with oil

Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,268 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 83,127 miles

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

centre exhaust split & leaking at rear joint, rear pipe into silencer holed & leaking

power steering hose,rack & front subframe damp with oil

Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering rack & hose wet with oil

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,181 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)

centre exhaust holed & leaking slightly at rear joint

clutch release lever chaffing radiator bottom hose!

oil hose & pipe above steering rack wet with oil

oil leak end of engine

Pass 15 Jun 2010 78,538 miles

centre & rear exhaust holed,leaking,deteriorated almost to excess!

rear tyres worn to 2.0mm & 1.6mm!

slight play front & rear rollbar bushes

steering rack & hose above damp with oil!

Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,327 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 73,136 miles

front brake pads wearing low

judder front brakes-will require attention soon

power steering hose at connection by rack,weeping

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Jun 2007 70,747 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges †steering rack damp with oil

Pass 29 Jun 2006 68,139 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 68,139 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)

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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N3 SWL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Fto in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 104,659 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 N3 SWL, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N3 SWL registered?

N3 SWL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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