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M379 UMO

2003 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,734 mi
Last recorded149,734 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Fto96,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM379 UMO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 149,734 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 149,702 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 143,961 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes undersield

floors heavily corroded

front brake pads low and slight bind nearside front

offdide front shockabsorber leaking

rear inner arches corroding

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

rear tyres splitting

sills and rear chassis corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 143,931 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 132,089 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

undersealed

Fail 16 Dec 2011 132,089 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2009 129,188 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes perished

Fuel/Brake pipes front to rear corroded

Rear view mirror loose

Surface rust on under body of vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2009 129,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear suspension arm bushes perished

Fuel/Brake pipes front to rear corroded

Rear view mirror loose

Surface rust on under body of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2008 120,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 111,759 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 111,752 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 103,584 miles

1) emissions test only just passed 2) n/s main beam pattern incorrect 3) tyres 195 60 15 4) wheel nut covers fitted n/s rear missing

Pass 1 Nov 2005 96,172 miles

1) wheel nut covers fitted 2) tyres 195 60 15 3) n/s front tyre sidewall damaged 3) front and rear discs worn and corroded only just acceptable

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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M379 UMO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 96,562 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 M379 UMO, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M379 UMO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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