MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
slight movement off/side lower swivel in suspension arm
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate dirty
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M53 ECL is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 M53 ECL, 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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M53 ECL is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 October 2006.
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