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E16 FTO

2000 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

118,370 mi
Last recorded118,370 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Fto106,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 118,370 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 117,079 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 117,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 114,274 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 114,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 110,633 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 110,579 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020
Pass 4 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2019

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion fitted and no cleaning device. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion fitted and no cleaning device. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018
Fail 17 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,926 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 98,925 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 92,328 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 92,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 89,441 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 89,123 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,796 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 83,098 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2014

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

o/s headlamp lens deteriated

Fail 25 Jun 2014

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s headlamp lens deteriated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,983 miles

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

o/s headlamp lens deteriated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,808 miles

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

brake pipes under car greased

Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,845 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 74,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

one of two n/s/r tail lights not working

Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 63,368 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 53,225 miles

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

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

inner sidewall damage to both rear tyres

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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E16 FTO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 106,389 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 E16 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E16 FTO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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