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M56 RCY

2005 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,622 mi
Last recorded160,622 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Fto103,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 RCY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2019 160,622 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front floors and rear chassis corroded and undersealed

Pass 24 Sep 2018 156,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower anti roll bar link rubber deteriorated

both headlight lens misted

o/s and n/s front floors corroded

o/s and n/s rear chassis s corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 154,278 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 149,546 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 149,546 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 145,280 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 140,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 135,758 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear chassis corroding

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2012 131,236 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 126,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 121,533 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 121,533 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 118,786 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 118,786 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 117,891 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 117,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 111,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 111,056 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 102,478 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 102,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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M56 RCY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 M56 RCY, 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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M56 RCY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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