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N57 CEG

2005 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,497 mi
Last recorded89,497 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Gto102,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN57 CEG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 89,497 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 88,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 86,902 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 86,838 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 85,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 85,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,439 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 83,892 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 83,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 83,362 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing strut top bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing strut top bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,889 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 82,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,919 miles

EMISSIONS JUST MET REQUIREMENTS FOR YEAR OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,858 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 79,144 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 76,339 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 76,320 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 74,260 miles

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

front number plate border line

off side hand brake poor

oil leaks

Pass 17 Apr 2009 69,335 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 9 Apr 2009 69,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,623 miles

cant check rear springs fully,.

oil leak,.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 61,702 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,900 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Gto?

Based on 16,279 MOT tests across 1,636 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
1,820
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,636
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 795
fog lamp not working 614
Brake pipe excessively corroded 612
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 579
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 572
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N57 CEG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 102,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Gto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N57 CEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Gto typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N57 CEG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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