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N545 CDC

2003 Mitsubishi Fto

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,481 mi
Last recorded157,481 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Fto96,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 CDC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 157,481 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 157,305 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 157,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 156,630 miles

pin hole on both track rod ends

Fail 14 Jul 2015 156,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 155,699 miles

all brake discs corroded on inner faces

centre exhaust corroded and has a slight blow

Pass 24 Mar 2012 154,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre showing outer wall damage

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear on inside edge

Fail 24 Mar 2012 154,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre showing outer wall damage

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 13 May 2009 153,830 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 153,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 151,998 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 151,998 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 148,953 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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N545 CDC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Fto in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N545 CDC, 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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N545 CDC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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