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AY03 MLF

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,975 mi
Last recorded161,975 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 161,975 miles

Front exhaust mounting deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger seat mounting area slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

Fail 2 Sep 2021 161,975 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust mounting deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger seat mounting area slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2020 156,621 miles

Front exhaust mounting deteriorating

Front exhaust system deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cab floor panels corroding

load bed members deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2020 156,621 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust mounting deteriorating

Front exhaust system deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cab floor panels corroding

load bed members deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2019 151,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 151,547 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 144,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 135,209 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

load compartment corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 122,353 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 122,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 110,354 miles

load compartment corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 110,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

load compartment corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 106,196 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 106,177 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

orange light on, on dash cluster

Pass 17 Jul 2013 101,781 miles

load compartment starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2012 194,044 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 194,044 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,563 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,362 miles

exhaust pipe snaped off outlet positioned acceptabley

Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,442 miles

Offside Inner 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 10 Jul 2009 60,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,254 miles

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED. O/S REAR TYRES 2-3mm. N/S REAR INNER TYRE 2-3mm

Fail 1 Jul 2008 49,254 miles

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED. O/S REAR TYRES 2-3mm. N/S REAR INNER TYRE 2-3mm

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,511 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,936 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 30,936 miles

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

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 MLF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MLF, 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 MLF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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