Mitsubishi Ralliart FTO
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc
S50 FTOMOT history
S50 FTO is a black petrol Mitsubishi Ralliart FTO first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,240 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 122,240 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,250 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S50 FTO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Ralliart FTO
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S50 FTO was last recorded at 122,240 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 119,583 miles · 25 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,657 miles
- Average per year
- 3,250 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,240 miles
- 2024 – 119,583 miles
- 2023 – 119,554 miles
- 2022 – 118,871 miles
- 2017 – 110,405 miles
- 2015 – 102,940 miles
- 2010 – 86,094 miles
- 2009 – 83,713 miles
- 2008 – 78,525 miles
- 2007 – 71,220 miles
- 2006 – 59,028 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,240 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front play in rack end
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,240 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 122,240 miles
- Test number
- 308741822423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test
Fail122,235 miles (+2,652)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,235 miles
- Test number
- 899823306545
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever comes up high
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test
Pass119,583 miles (+29)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 119,583 miles
- Test number
- 613955004601
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rackend has slight play
Fail119,554 miles (+683)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,554 miles
- Test number
- 843642169937
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch around shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner arches in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass118,871 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 118,871 miles
- Test number
- 417890541566
- AdvisoryOffside Front play in rack end
Fail118,860 miles (+8,455)2 dangerous16 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,860 miles
- Test number
- 721303603025
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front play in rack end
Pass110,405 miles (+7,465)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 110,405 miles
- Test number
- 401371092872
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass102,940 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 102,940 miles
- Test number
- 197195725220
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBoth sides inner arches corroded
- NoteO/s/f brakes back plate corroded
Pass100,169 km (+3,732)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 100,169 km
- Test number
- 777734754146
- NoteNearsdie rear and offside rear chassis rails and surrounding areas starting to corrode
- NoteOffside inner steering rack joint worn
- NoteRear brake reading low for type
- NoteVarious oil leaks
Pass96,437 km (+3,313)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 96,437 km
- Test number
- 928935332394
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn low on inner edges
- NoteVarious oil leaks from engine
Pass93,124 km1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 93,124 km
- Test number
- 736703711313
- NoteWear to offside steering rack inner joint
Pass86,094 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 86,094 miles
- Test number
- 881331900319
- NoteOil leak
Fail86,094 miles (+2,381)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,094 miles
- Test number
- 480831900302
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass83,713 miles (+5,188)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 83,713 miles
- Test number
- 191573299279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,525 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 78,525 miles
- Test number
- 164217788279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,521 miles (+7,301)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,521 miles
- Test number
- 831714788207
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteFront wheel track may be out ?
Pass71,220 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 71,220 miles
- Test number
- 182491787245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,181 miles (+12,153)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,181 miles
- Test number
- 511755077213
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass59,028 miles (+157)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 59,028 miles
- Test number
- 630776676242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail58,871 miles1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,871 miles
- Test number
- 883185366208
- FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/S head light aim slightly difused.
Questions about S50 FTO
- Does S50 FTO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 FTO is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S50 FTO?
- The MOT on S50 FTO is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S50 FTO done?
- S50 FTO was recorded at 122,240 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,250 miles a year.
- Has S50 FTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S50 FTO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on S50 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 S50 FTO find?
- S50 FTO passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test.
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