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AY03 FVV

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

227,028 mi
Last recorded227,028 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FVV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 227,028 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 214,295 miles

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

n/s/r brake result indicates repairs may be needed

Fail 31 Mar 2025 214,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 201,950 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 188,352 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 174,908 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 174,680 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 163,415 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 163,397 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2019 144,534 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 144,514 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 131,570 miles

brake rubber deterorating

coolant leak from n/s/f pipe along chassis

hand brake lever worn

Fail 5 Apr 2018 131,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 119,811 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 112,651 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 105,491 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 99,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,126 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 90,532 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,471 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,909 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 73,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,945 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,411 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,556 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 47,547 miles

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.

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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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.

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