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B5 GPX

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

133,361 mi
Last recorded133,361 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 GPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 133,361 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside outer sill heavily corroded

Park brake both sides performance could be better

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Underbody along inner sills corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2024 130,725 miles

Oil leak (Not excessive)

Underbody along inner sill starting to show corrosion

Pass 5 May 2023 128,072 miles

Oil leak (Not excessive)

Fail 2 May 2023 128,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear & surface corrosion

Both sides front roll bar links slight play in ball joints

Both sides front roll bar links slight play in ball joints

Oil leak (Not excessive)

Pass 6 May 2022 124,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 124,301 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 121,702 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 121,702 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 118,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake dust back plates corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2020 118,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake dust back plates corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 113,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 113,501 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,627 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Fail 26 Apr 2018 109,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking on outer wall

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,852 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 99,095 miles

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

both inner rear sills corroded and in need of attention

Pass 25 Feb 2014 94,611 miles

all brake discs worn

drivers seat in poor condition

engine slightly noisey

fuel filler pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

inner sills corroded

marks to windscreen

rear chassis legs & floors corroded

slight knocking from n/s/f suspension

Fail 8 Feb 2014 94,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs worn

drivers seat in poor condition

engine noisey

front brake pads getting low

fuel filler pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

inner sills corroded

marks to windscreen

rear chassis legs & floors corroded

slight binding n/s/r brake

slight rattle from n/s/f suspension area

Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,807 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 93,807 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 93,708 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 92,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2012 92,630 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2011 91,668 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 91,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 89,702 miles

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

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

knock on front nearside suspension

Fail 6 Jan 2009 88,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 87,067 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 78,831 miles

braking efforts low

Pass 30 Dec 2005 70,325 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 70,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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B5 GPX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 103,772 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 B5 GPX, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B5 GPX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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