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L531 WYJ

2005 Mitsubishi Gto

White Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,258 mi
Last recorded64,258 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Gto102,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 WYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 64,258 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 64,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 64,072 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,929 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 63,797 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,294 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,661 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,418 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 62,418 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 62,221 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,529 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,203 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 61,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 60,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,487 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,371 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,878 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,458 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 59,427 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,181 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,549 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 58,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,975 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,156 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,557 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 55,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L531 WYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto in White with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L531 WYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L531 WYJ registered?

L531 WYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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