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AY08 FCF

2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,506 mi
Last recorded138,506 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter85,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 FCF
MakeMitsubishi Fuso
ModelCanter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 138,506 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 138,506 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 129,403 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 119,405 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 110,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,530 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 98,530 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,307 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust mount corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 87,307 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,283 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers starting to split

Fail 24 Nov 2016 78,283 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers starting to split

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,807 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

No reverse lights.

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,465 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 51,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,759 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,662 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Based on 27,797 MOT tests across 3,395 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
7,822
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
position lamp(s) not working 403
Registration plate lamp not working 350
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 272
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 253
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AY08 FCF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 85,659 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 Fuso Canter fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 587 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 FCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY08 FCF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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