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R975 FNG

2005 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,235 mi
Last recorded95,235 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Fto103,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 FNG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 95,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Offside power steering gaiter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 95,235 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Offside power steering gaiter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 86,205 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,105 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2016 86,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 85,302 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 85,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 81,906 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 76,821 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2012 76,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,397 miles

Battery insecure

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

os inner rack joint worn

plastic overs on outer sills

Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,311 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,516 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 59,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,925 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,157 miles

poor pattern on dips

small blow to rear exhaust

Fail 13 Dec 2006 54,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

poor pattern on dips

small blow to rear exhaust

Pass 20 Dec 2005 50,012 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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R975 FNG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R975 FNG, 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 R975 FNG registered?

R975 FNG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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