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J789 YEO

2003 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,095 mi
Last recorded109,095 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Gto99,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ789 YEO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 109,095 miles

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

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

car has been undersealed

Pass 6 May 2025 108,467 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 106,122 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 106,122 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 102,881 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 100,529 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,193 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 98,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,058 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear tyres have splits in the sidewalls

Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,896 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 83,010 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

various suspension arms are corroded,but nothing serious,just surface rust.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 78,423 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 78,419 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 74,305 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 74,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

battery insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre inner tread lifting slightly

slight play in nearside top suspension bush or bearing

Fail 23 Jul 2008 73,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre inner tread lifting slightly

slight play in nearside top suspension bush or bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2007 59,673 miles

advise replacment front brake pads worn low

advise replacment rear brake pads worn low

surface corrosion front inner brake discs

Fail 14 Aug 2007 59,671 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads worn low advise replacement

rear brake pads worn low advise replacement

surface corrosion front inner brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2006 53,614 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 53,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J789 YEO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 99,817 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 J789 YEO, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J789 YEO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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