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Mitsubishi Fto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 773 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

65%

Total Tests

773

Model Years

1995 to 2007

Years Covered

12

About the Mitsubishi Fto

The Mitsubishi Fto was MOT tested 773 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (1995 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 65%. That's 17 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 154,478 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 122,203 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the Fto is 15 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mitsubishi models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1998cc)
£1,631
Road Tax
£325
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,711
Per month£226/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2007 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi Fto?

vs average of all models-17% (82% avg)
vs Mitsubishi brand average-15% (80% avg)

Mitsubishi Fto by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200765%49122,203 mi
200665%57110,462 mi
200571%45120,432 mi
200467%66108,316 mi
200362%66104,337 mi
200262%45127,289 mi
200176%54119,943 mi
200071%176118,965 mi
199958%8496,915 mi
199878%46115,634 mi
199738%32101,476 mi
199570%53154,478 mi

Questions about the Mitsubishi Fto

Is the Mitsubishi Fto reliable?

Across its 12 model years in our data (1995 to 2007), the Mitsubishi Fto averages a 65% MOT pass rate, from 773 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 17 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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