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This 1997 MITSUBISHI FTO has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 99,095 miles 7 months ago on Friday 24th October 2025 at 14:47.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Saturday 14th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

R4FTO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 202699,095 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 202414TH NOVEMBER 202598,914 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED22ND OCTOBER 202498,905 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202314TH NOVEMBER 202495,539 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 202395,489 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 202211TH NOVEMBER 202394,924 MI
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 202294,924 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH JUNE 202294,909 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Next To Engine Mount Marked In Yellow Chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side Both (1.4.1 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Service Brake Lagging In Operation Both Rear (1.2.1 (d))
  7. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Unable To Fully Inspect Outer Sills Due To Body Kit Fitted
  10. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  11. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND JUNE 202121ST JUNE 202292,236 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill And In Arch Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED21ST JUNE 202192,211 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill And In Arch Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST APRIL 202011TH APRIL 202190,582 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Axle 2 (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH APRIL 201911TH APRIL 202085,702 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - All 4 Tyres Perished
FAILED9TH APRIL 201985,702 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - All 4 Tyres Perished
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  10. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
FAILED1ST MARCH 201985,702 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Cat Joints (6.1.2 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - All Four Tyres Perished
  11. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Have Slightly Low Effort
PASSED19TH MAY 201718TH MAY 201883,137 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Rev Counter Not Working
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has Surface Cracking
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has Surface Cracking
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Surface Cracking
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has Surface Cracking
FAILED13TH MAY 201783,136 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Missing (1.3.2a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  10. FAIL - Nearside Front Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Inner Rack (2.2.b.1f)
  11. FAIL - Offside Front Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Inner Rack End (2.2.b.1f)
  12. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre Box (7.1.2)
  13. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested Due To Coolant Leak (7.3.a.1)
  14. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak Radiator
  15. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  16. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  17. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  18. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  19. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  20. FAIL - Nearside Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Sill (6.1.b.2)
  21. FAIL - Offside Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  22. FAIL - Nearside Rear Body Or Chassis Has An Inadequate Repair, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Sill (6.1.b.2)
  23. FAIL - Offside Rear Body Or Chassis Has An Inadequate Repair, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Sill (6.1.b.2)
  24. ADVISORY - Rev Counter Not Working
  25. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has Surface Cracking
  26. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has Surface Cracking
  27. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Surface Cracking
  28. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has Surface Cracking
  29. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED16TH MAY 201618TH MAY 201780,986 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Footbrake Reading Low
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Joint - Catalytic Converter To Down Pipe (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Rear Of Engine Area
  4. ADVISORY - Auxiliary Belt Noisy
  5. ADVISORY - Rev Counter Inoperative
PASSED15TH MAY 201518TH MAY 201678,498 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Auxilary Belt Noisy
PASSED7TH MAY 201418TH MAY 201576,661 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED6TH MAY 201476,661 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED9TH MAY 201371,191 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
PASSED9TH MAY 201318TH MAY 201471,191 MI
PASSED27TH APRIL 201218TH MAY 201364,897 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED9TH MAY 201118TH MAY 201264,271 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
PASSED19TH MAY 201018TH MAY 201162,795 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.a.2b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. USER ENTERED - Alloy Wheels Corroded
  6. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Badly Perished
  7. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
FAILED19TH MAY 201062,795 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  2. FAIL - Centre Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.a.2b)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  7. USER ENTERED - Alloy Wheels Corroded
  8. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Badly Perished
  9. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
PASSED18TH MAY 200917TH MAY 201058,560 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Ozone Damage To N/s/r Tyre Side Wall
PASSED14TH MAY 200813TH MAY 200954,174 MI
FAILED12TH MAY 200854,131 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Missing (8.2.2)
PASSED10TH MAY 20079TH MAY 200850,269 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Slightly Cracked In Tread
PASSED8TH MAY 20067TH MAY 200745,375 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R4FTO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

R4FTO MOT Comments

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R4FTO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 99,095 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,539 miles

R4FTO FAQs

This Mitsubishi Fto with registration R4FTO was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 99,095 miles, so this Mitsubishi has travelled an average of 3,539 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Mitsubishi Fto beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R4FTO has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mitsubishi Fto has had 80 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 25 Major, 1 Dangerous and 28 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mitsubishi Fto is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does R4FTO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 R4FTO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R4FTO Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 R4FTO does have Tax. Read more

When does R4FTO Tax expire?

The current Tax for R4FTO will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does R4FTO MOT expire?

The current MOT for R4FTO will expire in 6 months on Saturday 14th November 2026. Read more

When did R4FTO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R4FTO was on Friday 24th October 2025 at 14:47. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R4FTO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for R4FTO we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has R4FTO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for R4FTO we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has R4FTO done?

The odometer reading for R4FTO at the last MOT in October 2025 was 99,095 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,539 miles per year. Read more

How old is R4FTO?

The vehicle R4FTO was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 31st December 1997. Read more

What colour is R4FTO?

The official colour of R4FTO is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does R4FTO have?

R4FTO has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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