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Mitsubishi Ralliart FTO

Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 1,800 cc

M975 FWVMOT history

M975 FWV is a silver petrol Mitsubishi Ralliart FTO first used on 5 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2023
Mileage
116,492 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M975 FWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Ralliart FTO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
5 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M975 FWV was last recorded at 116,492 miles on 30 Nov 2022, 2,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,156 miles · 17 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,336 miles
Average per year
3,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,492 miles
  • 2021 – 114,156 miles
  • 2020 – 111,214 miles
  • 2019 – 108,938 miles
  • 2018 – 107,209 miles
  • 2017 – 104,827 miles
  • 2016 – 101,112 miles
  • 2015 – 97,317 miles
  • 2014 – 93,490 miles
  • 2013 – 90,701 miles
  • 2012 – 85,810 miles
  • 2011 – 81,568 miles
  • 2010 – 77,930 miles
  • 2009 – 74,073 miles
  • 2008 – 72,066 miles
  • 2007 – 67,013 miles
  • 2006 – 63,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,492 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Body sills repaired: both sides

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,492 miles (+2,336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,492 miles
    Test number
    936560274541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Body sills repaired: both sides

  2. Pass114,156 miles (+2,942)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,156 miles
    Test number
    681831611469
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass111,214 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,214 miles
    Test number
    854025599881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail111,214 miles (+2,276)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,214 miles
    Test number
    161438308965
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass108,938 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,938 miles
    Test number
    874789240964
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,936 miles (+1,727)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,936 miles
    Test number
    712295943206
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,209 miles (+2,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,209 miles
    Test number
    231803409499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,827 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,827 miles
    Test number
    646534612339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail104,827 miles (+1,479)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,827 miles
    Test number
    294921782800
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass103,348 miles (+2,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,348 miles
    Test number
    610670627913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass101,112 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,112 miles
    Test number
    867090021672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,111 miles (+3,794)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,111 miles
    Test number
    677609911620
    • FailureOffside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass97,317 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,317 miles
    Test number
    895450775145
    • NoteFront engine mount worn
    • NoteHorn button working intermittently
    • NoteRadiator Cap leaking
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail97,317 miles (+3,827)5 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,317 miles
    Test number
    359270975122
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake fluid low
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteFront engine mount worn
    • NoteHorn button working intermittently
    • NoteNearside Main beam bulb fitted incorrectly and dazzling to other drivers
    • NoteRadiator Cap leaking
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass93,490 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,490 miles
    Test number
    205672674438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail93,482 miles (+2,781)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,482 miles
    Test number
    266209464412
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass90,701 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,701 miles
    Test number
    816240853102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,698 miles (+4,888)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,698 miles
    Test number
    577789943168
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass85,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,810 miles
    Test number
    176530252151
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail85,810 miles (+4,242)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,810 miles
    Test number
    525580952115
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  21. Pass81,568 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,568 miles
    Test number
    487821261102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,930 miles (+3,857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    77,930 miles
    Test number
    810939110071
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  23. Pass74,073 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,073 miles
    Test number
    171432829423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,066 miles (+5,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    72,066 miles
    Test number
    814165218037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass67,013 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    67,013 miles
    Test number
    823298307057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,708 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    63,708 miles
    Test number
    780770126086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,698 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,698 miles
    Test number
    292499416004
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about M975 FWV

Does M975 FWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M975 FWV expired on 16 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M975 FWV?
The MOT on M975 FWV expired on 16 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M975 FWV done?
M975 FWV was recorded at 116,492 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2022, an average of 3,131 miles a year.
Has M975 FWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M975 FWV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on M975 FWV 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 M975 FWV find?
M975 FWV passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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