MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
unable to fully inspect rear brake pads
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. marked. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside. marked. near sill. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside. near anti-roll bar bush. marked. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside. near suspension arm. marked. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. marked. (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!
underside of vehicle corroded.
All welding repairs at underside Heverly under sealed
Both inner body sill/floor panels heavily corroded but not holed
Both outer body sills have cover trims unable to inspect fully
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front panel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rail heavily corroded but not holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rail heavily corroded but not holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor panel (2.4.A.3)
Both inner body sill/floor panels heavily corroded but not holed
Both outer body sills have cover trims unable to inspect fully
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front panel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rail heavily corroded but not holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rail heavily corroded but not holed (2.4.A.3)
rear chassis corroded
unable to check conditon of sills due to fitted covers
underbody corrsion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
rear chassis corroded
unable to check conditon of sills due to fitted covers
underbody corrsion
general under body corrosion
side covers fitted to outer sills
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
general under body corrosion
side covers fitted to outer sills
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Oil leak
general underside age related surface corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
general underside age related surface corrosion
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
offside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate
rust on rear brake discs
surface rust on nearside rear chassis leg
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front pads getting low
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside front tyre bald on outer edge
rear pads getting low
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f/ tyre starting to wear on outer edge
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fto?
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M285 SUY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 100,267 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 M285 SUY, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M285 SUY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 November 2001.
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