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F5 FTO

2001 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

102,316 mi
Last recorded102,316 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Fto100,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 102,316 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 101,597 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 101,142 miles

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

Front suspension corroded

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Underbody treated

Pass 30 Jan 2023 100,615 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

suspension components corroded

under - vehicle corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2022 100,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to all suspension

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2022 100,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By axle bush mount (5.3.6 (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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to all suspension

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2021 100,289 miles

Both rear service brake and parking brake just met the requirements

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 99,295 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 99,050 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,883 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 98,861 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,725 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,545 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 95,186 miles

nearside and offside rear child seats fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2014 95,186 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear child seats fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,961 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside rear child seats fitted so unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2012 87,250 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,828 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 75,032 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,793 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 74,570 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 74,127 miles

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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F5 FTO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 F5 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 F5 FTO registered?

F5 FTO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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