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N553 SFH

2002 Mitsubishi Fto

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,622 mi
Last recorded160,622 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Fto102,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 SFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2010 160,622 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 160,622 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 146,863 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 136,304 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 125,789 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 118,584 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N553 SFH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N553 SFH, 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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What year was N553 SFH registered?

N553 SFH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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The MOT history for N553 SFH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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