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M253 BHG

2005 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,227 mi
Last recorded114,227 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Fto103,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 BHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 114,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 114,227 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2012 113,621 miles

Both front 'inner' wheel arches corroded (slight)

Both rear chassis rails corroded badly!

Both rear tyre's perished & spliting in tread!

Near side wiper poor (close to excess)

Off side rear boot floor! / under body slighly damaged!

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 May 2012 113,617 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front 'inner' wheel arches corroded (slight)

Both rear chassis rails corroded badly!

Both rear tyre's perished & spliting in tread!

Near side front brake caliper looks damp!

Near side wiper poor (close to excess)

Off side rear boot floor! / under body slighly damaged!

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear service brake effort low!

Pass 19 May 2011 109,934 miles

nearside front brake binding.

Pass 21 May 2010 106,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 95,992 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 89,356 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 86,567 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 86,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 83,636 miles

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

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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M253 BHG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M253 BHG, 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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M253 BHG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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