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AU53 DFN

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,770 mi
Last recorded58,770 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 DFN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,770 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 58,767 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre seat belt clasp needs attention

nearside rear mudwing slight damage

offside front king pin tight to turn by hand

slight play in d shaped anti roll bushes

sump corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2008 52,187 miles

nearside front door mirror cracked

nearside rear inner tyre close to wear limit

spare tyre on wear limit.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,979 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside door mirror cracked

Rear brakes imbalanced

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,352 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?

Based on 48,869 MOT tests across 3,677 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,092
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 2,761
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,609
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,611
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,596
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,487
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AU53 DFN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Canter fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 2,761 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 DFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU53 DFN registered?

AU53 DFN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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