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M248 VAJ

2005 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,362 mi
Last recorded188,362 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Fto103,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM248 VAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 188,362 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 182,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 166,212 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 149,025 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 144,656 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 144,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 131,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 117,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 101,018 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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M248 VAJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M248 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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What year was M248 VAJ registered?

M248 VAJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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The MOT history for M248 VAJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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