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Mitsubishi FTO

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,990 cc

F3 FTOMOT history

F3 FTO is a silver petrol Mitsubishi FTO first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
128,938 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 FTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
FTO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 FTO was last recorded at 128,938 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 1,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,818 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,120 miles
Average per year
3,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,938 miles
  • 2022 – 127,818 miles
  • 2021 – 125,178 miles
  • 2020 – 97,379 miles
  • 2019 – 92,500 miles
  • 2018 – 87,520 miles
  • 2017 – 85,290 miles
  • 2016 – 84,222 miles
  • 2015 – 81,908 miles
  • 2014 – 80,510 miles
  • 2013 – 79,434 miles
  • 2012 – 77,698 miles
  • 2011 – 76,299 miles
  • 2010 – 74,726 miles
  • 2009 – 70,761 miles
  • 2008 – 67,701 miles
  • 2007 – 65,781 miles
  • 2006 – 62,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,938 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside of car car in poor and rusty condition

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,938 miles (+1,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,938 miles
    Test number
    695845753707
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car car in poor and rusty condition

  2. Pass127,818 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,818 miles
    Test number
    337649722425
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,795 miles (+2,617)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,795 miles
    Test number
    647641123352
    • MajorEmissions not tested will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,178 miles (+27,799)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,178 miles
    Test number
    779066513736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,379 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,379 miles
    Test number
    278120837662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,041 miles (+4,541)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,041 miles
    Test number
    564681106962
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner drop sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner drop sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery little reserve travel in handbrake

  7. Pass92,500 miles (+111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,500 miles
    Test number
    285607105231
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail92,389 miles (+4,869)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,389 miles
    Test number
    744860810691
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,520 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,520 miles
    Test number
    292614023283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator drive belt in poor condition and likely to snap

  10. Fail87,520 miles (+2,230)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,520 miles
    Test number
    980995200945
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator drive belt in poor condition and likely to snap

  11. Pass85,290 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,290 miles
    Test number
    488081301988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded at bulk head
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail85,288 miles (+110)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,288 miles
    Test number
    669124040109
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded at bulk head
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail85,178 miles (+956)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,178 miles
    Test number
    639762444421
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass84,222 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,222 miles
    Test number
    397065358572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,908 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,908 miles
    Test number
    113228414806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,510 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    819420324265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges

  17. Fail80,510 miles (+1,076)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    346319414227
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges

  18. Pass79,434 miles (+1,736)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,434 miles
    Test number
    997314913208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass77,698 miles (+1,399)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    315261922249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass76,299 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,299 miles
    Test number
    729436211241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,726 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,726 miles
    Test number
    992685110281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,761 miles (+72)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,761 miles
    Test number
    402454299162
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail70,689 miles (+2,988)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,689 miles
    Test number
    252297289420
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass67,701 miles (+21)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,701 miles
    Test number
    724538368163
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail67,680 miles (+1,899)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,680 miles
    Test number
    971074868167
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass65,781 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,781 miles
    Test number
    380352967166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    390539756137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 FTO

Does F3 FTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F3 FTO expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F3 FTO?
The MOT on F3 FTO expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F3 FTO done?
F3 FTO was recorded at 128,938 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 3,767 miles a year.
Has F3 FTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 FTO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on F3 FTO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on F3 FTO find?
F3 FTO passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: underside of car car in poor and rusty condition.

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