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R17 FTO

2005 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,477 mi
Last recorded72,477 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Fto103,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,477 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,263 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,985 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 69,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,224 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,436 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,122 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,566 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,404 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 58,404 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 55,711 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R17 FTO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R17 FTO, 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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What year was R17 FTO registered?

R17 FTO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is R17 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 FTO shows 12 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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