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Mitsubishi FTO

Red · Petrol · 1995 · 2,000 cc

M126 VAJMOT history

M126 VAJ is a red petrol Mitsubishi FTO first used on 20 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2025
Mileage
126,592 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M126 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
FTO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
20 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M126 VAJ was last recorded at 126,592 miles on 13 Apr 2024, 953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2020: 122,986 miles, lower than 140,332 miles on 6 Aug 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,639 miles · 22 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
953 miles
Average per year
3,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,592 miles
  • 2022 – 125,639 miles
  • 2020 – 122,987 miles
  • 2019 – 140,332 miles
  • 2015 – 140,212 miles
  • 2013 – 131,305 miles
  • 2011 – 126,308 miles
  • 2010 – 119,608 miles
  • 2009 – 106,829 miles
  • 2008 – 87,158 miles
  • 2007 – 75,704 miles
  • 2006 – 66,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,592 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCan not fully inspect sills/sill covers
  • AdvisoryUnder side of body undersealed

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,592 miles (+953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,592 miles
    Test number
    356595236112
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCan not fully inspect sills/sill covers
    • AdvisoryUnder side of body undersealed

  2. Pass125,639 miles (+1,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,639 miles
    Test number
    307080614199
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  3. Fail124,590 miles (+1,603)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,590 miles
    Test number
    560365577088
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

  4. Pass122,987 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,987 miles
    Test number
    299456631063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail122,986 miles (-17,346)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,986 miles
    Test number
    232706468493
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass140,332 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,332 miles
    Test number
    541985818784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,212 miles (+8,907)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,212 miles
    Test number
    107267795169
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  8. Pass131,305 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    131,305 miles
    Test number
    269877693214
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteBrake pipe at bulkhead corroded
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear

  9. Fail131,305 miles (+4,997)2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,305 miles
    Test number
    336237093200
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteBrake pipe at bulkhead corroded
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear

  10. Pass126,308 miles (+6,700)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    126,308 miles
    Test number
    755524211387
    • NoteFront to rear, both front and both rear brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteNearside front brake binding on
    • NoteVechile presented with full underside of vechile coated in underseal

  11. Pass119,608 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    119,608 miles
    Test number
    320137280228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,587 miles (+12,758)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,587 miles
    Test number
    583184180299
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass106,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    106,829 miles
    Test number
    822838959295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. FailMileage not read1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    681467759278
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine will not idle

  15. Pass99,880 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    99,880 miles
    Test number
    963628759032
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteRear anti rollbar bushes splitting
    • NoteSlight splitting nearside rear suspension bush

  16. Fail99,880 miles (+12,722)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,880 miles
    Test number
    673136859040
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteRear anti rollbar bushes splitting
    • NoteSlight splitting nearside rear suspension bush

  17. Pass87,158 miles (+11,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    87,158 miles
    Test number
    533938858051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass75,704 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    75,704 miles
    Test number
    761097507101
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail75,704 miles (+9,086)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,704 miles
    Test number
    601857207154
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass66,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    204776056115
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about M126 VAJ

Does M126 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M126 VAJ expired on 12 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M126 VAJ?
The MOT on M126 VAJ expired on 12 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M126 VAJ done?
M126 VAJ was recorded at 126,592 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2024, an average of 3,359 miles a year.
Has M126 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M126 VAJ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on M126 VAJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M126 VAJ find?
M126 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; can not fully inspect sills/sill covers; under side of body undersealed.

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