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H3 SHF

2001 Mitsubishi Fto

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,453 mi
Last recorded124,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Fto100,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 SHF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 124,453 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in various suspension components

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2026 124,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in various suspension components

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2025 123,444 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 123,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 123,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2024 123,116 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

underside undersealed

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 122,188 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 120,969 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underbody/Sills (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/os front (4.1.E.1)

Used parts fitted on retest of vehicle

Fail 2 May 2017 120,969 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion Underbody/Sills (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 116,760 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both forward mounts (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 111,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rust areas under car

Pass 13 Mar 2015 111,213 miles

rust areas under car

Fail 24 Feb 2015 111,001 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion under vehicle

numerous repairs and slight blows on front exhausts

throttle sticks

Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,005 miles

n/s/f flexi brake pipe secured by cable ties

Fail 5 Feb 2014 100,004 miles

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)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f flexi brake pipe secured by cable ties

Pass 10 Nov 2012 95,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 89,182 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front flexible brake pipe close to wheel rim

Fail 29 Nov 2011 89,182 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front flexible brake pipe close to wheel rim

Pass 11 May 2011 89,159 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 89,159 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,161 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 80,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear chassis is blistered, rear discs are warped

Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,143 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 71,142 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 62,352 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 62,352 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 55,908 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 55,774 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 48,478 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 48,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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H3 SHF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 H3 SHF, 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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H3 SHF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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