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AY03 HYL

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

126,730 mi
Last recorded126,730 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HYL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 126,730 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp damaged/broken

Rear rear body/buck corroded /holed

patch welding to cab floors and underside wheel arches

Fail 19 Nov 2025 126,678 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure excessive corrosion of fixing to floor (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure excessive corrosion of fixing points to floor (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 122,885 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 119,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 119,733 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box dust covers X2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 117,231 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Nov 2022 117,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 114,033 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 114,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 109,424 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security also corroded close to seat mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security also corrosion close to seat mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi,corroded close to limits (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Aug 2019 105,015 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake pad warning wire broken (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front head lamp glass has acrack in glass

Rear handbrake pivot point tight marked yellow

Fail 21 Aug 2019 105,006 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam king pin bush/bearing has excessive wear (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake pad warning wire broken (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front head lamp glass has acrack in glass

Rear handbrake pivot point tight marked yellow

Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,823 miles

battery terminals very corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front slight play/wear in king pin

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly all rears (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 96,982 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front slight play/wear in king pin

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly all rears (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

drivers seat damaged

off side front head lamp glass cracked.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 91,663 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

drivers seat damaged

off side front head lamp glass cracked.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,648 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 86,640 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brakes lock quickley may be dust or truck is empty

Pass 31 May 2013 79,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brakes lock sharpley may have dust in drums

Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,789 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 75,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 66,566 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,639 miles

king pinns could do with a grease up

Pass 21 May 2009 45,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads appear to be close to limit

o/s h/lamp damaged and only just shows adequate beam

rear brakes slight grabb advise checks

Pass 29 May 2008 40,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 33,905 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,905 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 27,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

near side headlamp lense damaged

near side rear light lense cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,991 miles

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

near side headlamp lense damaged

near side rear light lense cracked

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 HYL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 AY03 HYL, 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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AY03 HYL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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