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J420 LEJ

2005 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,717 mi
Last recorded121,717 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Gto102,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ420 LEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 121,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 121,432 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 120,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 119,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 118,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 116,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 112,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2019 112,692 miles

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

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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2018 107,787 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2013 107,770 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 103,625 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 990,059 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 95,188 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

propshaft bearings worn

Pass 16 May 2007 91,193 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 90,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 80,231 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bodykit fitted to sills

front & rear discs rusting

oil leak

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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J420 LEJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 102,432 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 J420 LEJ, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J420 LEJ registered?

J420 LEJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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