Is the Mitsubishi Fto reliable?

The Mitsubishi Fto has an average MOT pass rate of 65% across 12 years, based on 773 tests in 2026. That's 17 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 1998 with a 78% pass rate.

Which year Mitsubishi Fto is best?

The 1998 Mitsubishi Fto has the highest MOT pass rate at 78%, while the 1997 model has the lowest at 38%. There's a 40 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Mitsubishi Fto

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 773 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

65%

Total Tests

773

Best Year

1998 (78%)

Years Covered

About the Mitsubishi Fto

The Mitsubishi Fto has been tested 773 times in 2026 MOT data across 12 model years (1995 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 65%. That's 17 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1998 model is the most reliable with a 78% pass rate from 46 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 38%. With a 40 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

The MITSUBISHI FTO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

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)

£1,327

Road Tax

£315

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,397

Per month£200/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2007 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi Fto?

vs national average-17% (82% avg)

vs Mitsubishi brand average-15% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread40 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Mitsubishi Fto by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2007	65%	49	122,203 mi
2006	65%	57	110,462 mi
2005	71%	45	120,432 mi
2004	67%	66	108,316 mi
2003	62%	66	104,337 mi
2002	62%	45	127,289 mi
2001	76%	54	119,943 mi
2000	71%	176	118,965 mi
1999	58%	84	96,915 mi
1998	78%	46	115,634 mi
1997	38%	32	101,476 mi
1995	70%	53	154,478 mi