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M375 VAJ

2005 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,583 mi
Last recorded183,583 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Fto103,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM375 VAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 183,583 miles

underbody corroded front to rear

Fail 27 Jan 2026 183,583 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corroded front to rear

Pass 23 Nov 2024 183,345 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 183,164 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 182,403 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 180,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 180,708 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 179,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 177,901 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 176,137 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 173,926 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 170,030 miles

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

slight corrison underneath

Pass 7 Dec 2015 169,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

both front headlight beam pattern weak

exhaust front pipe leaking slightly

offside rear & nearside rear main chassis corroded

rear fog light starting to go white

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 166,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front headlight beam patterns weak

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front wheel binding slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2013 159,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

both dipped beam brightness low

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear chassis and floor corroded

signs of antifreeze around radiator

Pass 19 Nov 2013 159,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both dipped beam brightness low

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear chassis and floor corroded

signs of antifreeze around radiator

Pass 9 Nov 2012 146,732 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing uneven

front brake discs worn

offside front brake pads breaking up

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 134,640 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2011 134,640 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 122,626 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 109,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 15 Nov 2008 96,169 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

from headlights dim

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 13 Nov 2007 80,865 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven

Fail 13 Nov 2007 80,865 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,064 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 63,064 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 45,925 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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M375 VAJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M375 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 M375 VAJ registered?

M375 VAJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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