MOT Status
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227,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
n/s/r brake result indicates repairs may be needed
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
n/s/r brake result indicates repairs may be needed
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and lower eye bush deteriorating and recommend replacement soon (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
drivers mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
center prop bearing wearing
drivers seat deteriorating
n/s mirror damage
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake valve leaking load sensor valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced wrong bulb (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75 x 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
drivers seat deteriorating
n/s mirror damaged
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
hand brake requires additional small adjustments
n/s larger mirror of two missing and o/s cracked
rear row of seats removed at time of test
tow ball removed at time of test
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
n/s larger mirror of two missing and o/s cracked
rear row of seats removed at time of test
tow ball removed at time of test
brake rubber deterorating
coolant leak from n/s/f pipe along chassis
hand brake lever worn
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (2.4.G.2)
brake pedel rubber deteriorating
coolant leak front pipe along n/s chassis
even hand brake reached requirement recommend further inspection
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?
Based on 48,869 MOT tests across 3,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY03 FVV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 AY03 FVV, 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 AY03 FVV registered?
AY03 FVV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 14 April 2003.
Is AY03 FVV safe to buy?
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