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F16 GTO

2005 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,562 mi
Last recorded81,562 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Gto102,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 81,562 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,254 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 80,890 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 80,516 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 80,208 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 79,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 79,469 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 79,112 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 78,731 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 78,483 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 78,031 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 77,483 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 77,483 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2013 77,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 19 May 2012 76,702 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 76,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 75,781 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 26 May 2009 74,783 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 74,783 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 24 May 2008 74,113 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 73,443 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 114,806 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)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Gto?

Based on 16,279 MOT tests across 1,636 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
1,820
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,636
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 795
fog lamp not working 614
Brake pipe excessively corroded 612
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 579
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 572
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F16 GTO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 102,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Gto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F16 GTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Gto typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F16 GTO registered?

F16 GTO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is F16 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 GTO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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