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M236 VAJ

2005 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,918 mi
Last recorded115,918 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Fto103,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM236 VAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 115,918 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 114,034 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 112,899 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

under sealed

Pass 8 Mar 2022 110,512 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 110,512 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 110,508 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 108,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 106,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,710 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 98,702 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sections of chassis, near suspension arm mounting points. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,784 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 84,291 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 72,029 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all brake pipes and fuel pipes coated in grease.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,734 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 63,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,660 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 56,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,939 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 49,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,026 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 42,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,337 miles

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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M236 VAJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 103,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M236 VAJ, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M236 VAJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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