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AV52 JCO

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

230,083 mi
Last recorded230,083 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 JCO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 230,083 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 222,422 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 222,422 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 216,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 216,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 210,486 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 210,484 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 185,837 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 185,837 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 162,741 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 140,067 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 140,046 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 115,525 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 115,525 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 115,115 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 91,733 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 68,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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AV52 JCO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AV52 JCO, 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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AV52 JCO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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