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C19 GTO

2003 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,576 mi
Last recorded220,576 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi 3000103,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 220,576 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 218,145 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 215,149 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 215,141 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 21,524 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 215,147 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 215,147 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 215,143 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 215,141 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 211,731 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 Feb 2017 206,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 200,135 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 194,413 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 194,413 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 187,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 180,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 8 Feb 2012 173,855 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 166,299 miles

object in zone B

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 17 Feb 2010 158,684 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 158,677 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 158,542 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 149,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 149,388 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 139,476 miles

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

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

front pads 80-90% worn rear pads 50-60% worn

Fail 24 Jan 2008 139,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front pads 80-90% worn rear pads 50-60% worn

Pass 23 Jan 2007 129,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 120,304 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi 3000?

Based on 22,742 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,888
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,151
Steering rack gaiter split 866
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 764
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 730
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 723
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C19 GTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 103,073 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi 3000 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C19 GTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C19 GTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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