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Mitsubishi FTO

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,990 cc

T785 VJNMOT history

T785 VJN is a blue petrol Mitsubishi FTO first used on 1 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
65,227 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T785 VJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
FTO
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T785 VJN was last recorded at 65,227 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,171 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
2,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,227 miles
  • 2025 – 65,083 miles
  • 2024 – 65,070 miles
  • 2023 – 64,951 miles
  • 2022 – 64,853 miles
  • 2021 – 63,659 miles
  • 2019 – 61,148 miles
  • 2018 – 59,378 miles
  • 2017 – 58,859 miles
  • 2016 – 53,337 miles
  • 2015 – 46,715 miles
  • 2014 – 40,891 miles
  • 2013 – 35,481 miles
  • 2012 – 30,929 miles
  • 2011 – 26,803 miles
  • 2010 – 25,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,227 miles
  • AdvisoryAll steering/suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,227 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    864824091653
    • AdvisoryAll steering/suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail65,171 miles (+88)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,171 miles
    Test number
    691957321609
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush`s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on all suspension components

  3. Pass65,083 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    65,083 miles
    Test number
    588776607501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on all suspension componnents

  4. Pass65,070 miles (+119)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,070 miles
    Test number
    249118993806
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,951 miles (+98)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,951 miles
    Test number
    972167473240
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,853 miles
    Test number
    397797316280
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  7. Fail64,853 miles (+1,194)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,853 miles
    Test number
    330672235308
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  8. Pass63,659 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,659 miles
    Test number
    428977816617
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  9. Pass61,148 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,148 miles
    Test number
    625385426162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,123 miles (+1,745)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,123 miles
    Test number
    405259515532
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass59,378 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,378 miles
    Test number
    700752443251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  12. Fail59,378 miles (+519)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,378 miles
    Test number
    645301327669
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  13. Pass58,859 miles (+5,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,859 miles
    Test number
    121655646411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass53,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,337 miles
    Test number
    588136569173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,337 miles (+6,622)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,337 miles
    Test number
    669527043064
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass46,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,715 miles
    Test number
    709104295173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,715 miles (+5,824)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,715 miles
    Test number
    279864495413
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass40,891 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,891 miles
    Test number
    328493904217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,481 miles (+4,552)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,481 miles
    Test number
    258557493141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,929 miles
    Test number
    208408492490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,929 miles (+4,126)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,929 miles
    Test number
    846948092103
    • 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)

  22. Pass26,803 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,803 miles
    Test number
    796926091199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,242 miles
    Test number
    570254800212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T785 VJN

Does T785 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T785 VJN is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T785 VJN?
The MOT on T785 VJN is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T785 VJN done?
T785 VJN was recorded at 65,227 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,508 miles a year.
Has T785 VJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T785 VJN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T785 VJN 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 T785 VJN find?
T785 VJN passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: all steering/suspension components corroded; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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