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J50 MCV

2004 Mitsubishi Gto

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,371 mi
Last recorded145,371 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Gto98,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 MCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 145,371 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 135,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres going baldy on inner edge

front discs poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2012 130,456 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 123,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 116,853 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 116,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 108,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 96,960 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 96,960 miles

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 90,692 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 90,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 86,278 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 86,271 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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J50 MCV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Gto in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J50 MCV, 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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J50 MCV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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