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N976 BCH

2005 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,579 mi
Last recorded107,579 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Gto102,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 BCH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 107,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 106,965 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 106,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General under body corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 105,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

fuel pipes corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2020 104,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

fuel pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2018 102,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2017 102,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 102,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

handbrake lever worn

Pass 11 Aug 2015 100,342 miles

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres low

exhuast brackets broken

fuel lines corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 100,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres low

exhuast brackets broken

fuel lines corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 96,368 miles

condtion of front link arms borderline

corrosion on both front wheel arches borderline

corrosion on fuel pipes front too rear borderline

corrosion under vehicle borderline

plastic covers fitted too outer sills inspection limited

Pass 15 Jul 2013 93,266 miles

corrosion on off side front brake pipe to flexi and flexi too flexi borderline

corrosion under vehicle on chassis rails and floors

corrostion on all fuel pipes borderline

plastic covers fitted outer sills inspection limited

Fail 9 Jul 2013 93,264 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on off side front brake pipe to flexi and flexi too flexi borderline

corrosion under vehicle on chassis rails and floors

corrostion on all fuel pipes borderline

plastic covers fitted outer sills inspection limited

Pass 11 Jul 2012 89,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 89,268 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,684 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 83,684 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

main front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded towards rear

o/s/f metal brake pipes are corroded

slight play at n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 78,169 miles

front pads low

some metal brake pipes poor - advise clean and grease

Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,044 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 74,044 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 69,619 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,434 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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N976 BCH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N976 BCH, 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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N976 BCH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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