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J185 MJK

2004 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,154 mi
Last recorded83,154 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Gto98,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 MJK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 83,154 miles

Front & Rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,787 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The exhaust is slightly smokey when idling

Fail 19 Nov 2018 82,787 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 82,779 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four brake discs corroded

all fuel lines corroded

all rigid brake pipes corroded

surface rust throughout underside of vehicle, including suspension components and body areas

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,662 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INSIDE EDGE.

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION, SUSPENSION, BODY ETC.

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,926 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

coolant leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,710 miles

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

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

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

under body corrosion n/s o/s

Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2013 78,509 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear sub fram and suspension components corroding

fuel pipes corroding

power steering pipes corroding

under boddy corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2012 125,437 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

all brake pipescorroded

Fail 6 Dec 2012 125,437 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake pipes corroded

all brake pipescorroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 123,095 miles

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

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

SRS light on

all brake pads low especially rear

outer sills showing corrosion

rear brake discs badly pitted

rear number plate light differcult to check in day-light

Pass 4 Oct 2010 120,738 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 115,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear intermediate silencer has slight exhaust leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 115,622 miles

Rear intermediate silencer has slight exhaust leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 111,524 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 103,450 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 95,867 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 79,367 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Gto?

Based on 16,279 MOT tests across 1,636 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
1,820
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,636
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 795
fog lamp not working 614
Brake pipe excessively corroded 612
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 579
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 572
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J185 MJK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 98,929 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Gto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J185 MJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Gto typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J185 MJK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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