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M12 RDK

2003 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,375 mi
Last recorded175,375 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Fto96,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 RDK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 175,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front suspension components corroded

nearside rear lower suspension hub bush has play

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside rear lower suspension hub bush has play

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 22 Oct 2011 175,375 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front suspension components corroded

nearside rear lower suspension hub bush has play

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside rear lower suspension hub bush has play

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Oct 2010 159,301 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrision inner sill,s front to rear

corrision to both rear inner wheel arches

corrision underside of vechile

n/s/rear tyre sidewall damage

tempory repair to nearside rear light

Fail 8 Oct 2010 159,297 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrision inner sill,s front to rear

corrision to both rear inner wheel arches

corrision underside of vechile

n/s/rear tyre sidewall damage

tempory repair to nearside rear light

Pass 18 Aug 2008 145,760 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 145,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 136,159 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has tread damage.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 134,761 miles

nearside tyre inner edge "lifting"

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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M12 RDK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 96,562 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 M12 RDK, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M12 RDK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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