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J435 WFL

2005 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,570 mi
Last recorded6,570 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Gto102,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ435 WFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 6,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 6,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 6,121 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 888 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 68,295 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 67,368 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 65,806 miles

all four tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 5 Dec 2015 63,191 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 66,761 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 64,826 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 64,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 62,758 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,089 miles

Oil leak

most of the lower sections of the dash board are missing. not likely to cause injury at time of test. centre consol insecure but not likely to injure or cause control issues at time of test.

vehicle was presented for test with exhaust system in SILENT mode.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 60,080 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

most of the lower sections of the dash board are missing. not likely to cause injury at time of test. centre consol insecure but not likely to injure or cause control issues at time of test.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 92,459 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 92,453 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 90,275 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 86,870 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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J435 WFL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J435 WFL, 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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J435 WFL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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