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GCZ 3959

2001 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,774 mi
Last recorded122,774 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Fto100,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 3959
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 122,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases numerous gas leaks front pipes/front of cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer cv boot small grease leak

Nearside Rear tyre deep cracks in tread

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

parking brake weak just passed

vehicle underbody at rear numerous repairs

Fail 26 Feb 2016 122,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe at rear goes over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced DULL (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases numerous gas leaks front pipes/front of cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer cv boot small grease leak

Nearside Rear tyre deep cracks in tread

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

parking brake weak just passed

vehicle underbody at rear numerous repairs

Pass 19 Feb 2015 116,032 miles

Corrosion to both inner front wheel arches.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 116,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to both inner front wheel arches.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 111,481 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 109,769 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 105,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 105,671 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 103,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 100,360 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 95,977 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 90,688 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 85,747 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 80,522 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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GCZ 3959 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GCZ 3959, 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 GCZ 3959 registered?

GCZ 3959 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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