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F7 FTO

2006 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

152,682 mi
Last recorded152,682 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Fto98,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 152,682 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 24 Apr 2025 152,567 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 146,009 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 146,002 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 142,243 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 142,234 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 142,208 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg excessive corrosion near tie bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg near rear anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg excessive corrosion near tie bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg near rear anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside inner sill at rear corroded near training arm mount point, not excessive

no reverse lights

Pass 18 Mar 2022 132,936 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 132,724 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 125,548 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 125,548 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 125,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 125,548 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 May 2017 125,548 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 120,509 miles

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

Nearside Indicator side repeater lens missing

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 114,414 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 114,414 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 107,945 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 95,891 miles

n/s revearse light inop

sump corrodded and slightly leaking oil

Fail 2 Nov 2012 95,891 miles

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

n/s revearse light inop

sump corrodded and slightly leaking oil

Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,840 miles

amp wire in bit of bad place- no protection next to n/s/f chassis

Fail 12 Aug 2010 79,968 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2010 79,968 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,384 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 71,384 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 62,541 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,824 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,009 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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F7 FTO is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 98,540 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 F7 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F7 FTO is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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