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M123 YWL

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

166,716 mi
Last recorded166,716 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 YWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 166,716 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 166,716 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 166,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play inner arch corroded (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

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

both front floor areas heavily corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2023 166,689 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play inner arch corroded (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 166,670 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 166,669 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 166,660 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 166,660 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 166,628 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 166,628 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 166,640 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of out sills

Fail 17 May 2019 166,640 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of out sills

Pass 1 Jun 2018 165,958 miles

under body surface rust

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner to outer metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive borderline pass (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 165,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor & inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner to outer metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive borderline pass (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

under body surface rust

Pass 26 May 2017 165,381 miles

Front fuel pipes corroded.

Inspected in wet conditions.

O/S/F Brake pipe corroded.

Plastic sill cover preventing inspection of outer sills.

Fail 19 May 2017 165,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension arm. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Front fuel pipes corroded.

Inspected in wet conditions.

O/S/F Brake pipe corroded.

Plastic sill cover preventing inspection of outer sills.

Pass 5 May 2016 164,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 164,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 162,644 miles

Oil leak

advanced play in o/s/f wheel bearing

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

cracks in fuel cap seal

cracks in tread of o/s/r tyre

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 15 May 2015 162,644 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advanced play in o/s/f wheel bearing

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

cracks in fuel cap seal

cracks in tread of o/s/r tyre

low to no tread on inner and outer parts of o/s/f tyre plus cracks in tread

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 16 May 2014 160,814 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

cracks in fuel cap seal

n/s/f fog lamp notworking

no tread on inner part of each front tyre ,plus cracks in tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 16 May 2014 160,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

cracks in fuel cap seal

n/s/f fog lamp notworking

no tread on inner part of each front tyre ,plus cracks in tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 24 May 2013 159,344 miles

cracks in each front tyre

cracks in fuel cap seal

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both head lamps becoming opaque

corrosion to underside

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

unable to fully check welded repairs due to an excess of sealent

Fail 17 May 2013 159,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both head lamps becoming opaque

corrosion to underside

cracks in each front tyre

cracks in fuel cap seal

some free travel of brake pedal!!

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 23 May 2012 157,775 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to ns and os floor

corrosion to rear floor

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

os and ns inner sills corroded

unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2012 157,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to ns and os floor

corrosion to rear floor

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

os and ns inner sills corroded

unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2011 156,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 155,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2010 155,031 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2009 153,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F tyre perishing.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2009 153,652 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F tyre perishing.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 151,668 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 148,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 145,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fto?

Based on 55,254 MOT tests across 5,410 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
4,598
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,056
Steering rack gaiter split 4,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,664
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,359
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,346
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M123 YWL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 103,772 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 Fto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,056 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M123 YWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Fto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M123 YWL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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