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M243 EAH

2003 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,545 mi
Last recorded149,545 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Fto96,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 EAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 149,545 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

damage to nearside outer sill & offside chassis rail

evidence of movement at both nearside front suspension strut to hub bolts

front brake discs in poor condition, & uneven wear in front brake pads.

idle speed would benefit from attention

Fail 24 Aug 2011 149,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

damage to nearside outer sill & offside chassis rail

evidence of movement at both nearside front suspension strut to hub bolts

front brake discs in poor condition, & uneven wear in front brake pads.

idle speed would benefit from attention

nearside front ABS wire recommend repositioning

offside front tyre generally worn close to wear bars

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, slight perishing & two nails in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2010 142,580 miles

front brake imbalance on limit, rear brake readings low

rear seats have been removed, power steering rack leaking close to a failure, nearside front shocker leaking, nearside handbrake arm has restricted movement, nearside sill damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2010 142,514 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake imbalance on limit, rear brake readings low

rear seats have been removed, power steering rack leaking close to a failure, nearside front shocker leaking, nearside handbrake arm has restricted movement, nearside sill damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2009 138,188 miles

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

n/s sill damage to seam

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2009 138,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

n/s sill damage to seam

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 131,210 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 120,778 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 120,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 106,461 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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M243 EAH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M243 EAH, 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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M243 EAH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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