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M253 UBU

2006 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,912 mi
Last recorded112,912 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Fto98,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 UBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 112,912 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 105,416 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,721 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 93,263 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 93,263 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))

Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp missing Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,602 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,901 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,361 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 84,992 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,578 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 82,133 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,134 miles

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

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,229 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 58,939 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Fail 1 Jul 2009 58,939 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,733 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 53,265 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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M253 UBU is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 98,540 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 UBU, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M253 UBU is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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