2000 Mitsubishi Fto — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Mitsubishi Fto passed 70.0% of its 290 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.3 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.7%. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (17.9%) and lighting & signalling (16.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, catalyst emissions and service brake performance — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 97 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 Fto fails 28.3% of the time in the 60-90k band and 31.1% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.8 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 35.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 17.9% | 52 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 49 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.5% | 45 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 13.5% | 39 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.2% | 15 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.2% | 15 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 97 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 61 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 45 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 24 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 22 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 17 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 35.5% | 103 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.0% | 87 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 22.1% | 64 |
| 4 | Tyres | 21.7% | 63 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.0% | 61 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 49 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 60 | 28.3% |
| 90-120k | 96 | 28.1% |
| 120-150k | 69 | 31.9% |
| 150k+ | 45 | 31.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71 | 26.8% |
| 2022 | 71 | 35.2% |
| 2023 | 59 | 28.8% |
| 2024 | 51 | 31.4% |
| 2025 | 38 | 26.3% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Fto
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 17.9% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (17.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (16.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (15.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Mitsubishi Ftos pass their MOT?
70.0% of the 290 2000 Mitsubishi Fto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Mitsubishi Fto?
Brakes, recorded in 17.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.9%).
Does the 2000 Fto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 28.3% in the 60-90k band to 31.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 290 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.