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X547 AHY

2001 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

145,462 mi
Last recorded145,462 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Fto100,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX547 AHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 145,462 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 145,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 137,143 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 137,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

underside corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 129,911 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front n/s and o/s lower suspension arms rusty

o/s and n/s rear lower suspension arms rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2013 129,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front n/s and o/s lower suspension arms rusty

o/s and n/s rear lower suspension arms rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2012 118,592 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 118,592 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 108,356 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 108,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front n/s and o/s brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2010 103,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 93,490 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 93,490 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,049 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake high

o/s/f cuts in sidewall

o/s/r tyre perished tread cracking

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2008 83,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake high

o/s/f cuts in sidewall

o/s/r tyre perished tread cracking

slight corrosion under vehicle

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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X547 AHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 100,267 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 X547 AHY, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X547 AHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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