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F38 FTO

2001 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,408 mi
Last recorded107,408 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Fto100,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF38 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 107,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arch closing panels corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake efforts low

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 18 Apr 2026 107,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arch closing panels corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake efforts low

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 15 Mar 2025 107,363 miles

Both headlamps misted & aims poor

Both side sills corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance front brakes, on limit, lag from O/S/F (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corrosion

Various tiny chips front windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2024 107,268 miles

Rear inner / outer sills corroded

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both wheel arch closing panels very corroded / holed

Fail 5 Apr 2024 107,268 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both wheel arch closing panels very corroded / holed

Rear inner / outer sills corroded

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Pass 26 Apr 2023 104,011 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 100,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 95,789 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 93,024 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 92,986 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 93,052 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 88,976 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,914 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 84,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,119 miles

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

Oil leak

aftermarket front bumper/rear wing/wheels fitted

Fail 24 May 2013 81,109 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)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

aftermarket front bumper/rear wing/wheels fitted

n/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,296 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing low (3.5mm)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 May 2012 76,199 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor oil leaking from n/s steering rack

o/s/f tyre wearing low (3.5mm)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,621 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,362 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

o/s handbrake effort slightly low

rear service brake efforts low

Fail 7 Jun 2010 63,362 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

o/s handbrake effort slightly low

rear service brake efforts low

Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,739 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 24 May 2008 50,298 miles

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

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

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2007 45,262 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 39,514 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

unable to check inner brake pads

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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F38 FTO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F38 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F38 FTO registered?

F38 FTO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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