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AV02 OGJ

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,570 mi
Last recorded92,570 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 OGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 92,570 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tipper body corroded throughout

Fail 3 Jul 2020 92,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tipper body corroded throughout

Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy join/pipe, heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tipper body corroded throughout.

Fail 28 Jun 2019 90,917 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy join/pipe, heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tipper body corroded throughout.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

orange warning lamp illuminated on dash.

slight oil leak on engine.

tipper body corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 90,410 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

orange warning lamp illuminated on dash.

slight oil leak on engine.

tipper body corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,368 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,268 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 88,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour re. lens damage (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 86,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 83,829 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 83,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,360 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside indicators flashing faster than offside

Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,474 miles

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

nearside front indicator flashing fast

offside wiper blade starting to split

rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Fail 30 Jun 2012 74,472 miles

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

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

nearside front indicator flashing fast

offside wiper blade starting to split

rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,097 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 65,102 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,417 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 51,203 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 51,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,975 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,347 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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AV02 OGJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV02 OGJ, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV02 OGJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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