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AY53 DWK

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,271 mi
Last recorded200,271 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DWK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 200,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 200,154 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 187,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 178,741 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 178,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 171,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 171,630 miles

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Both ns (7.1.2 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 160,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 145,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play in kingpin

Fail 22 Sep 2020 145,379 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Slight play in kingpin

Pass 27 Sep 2019 130,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion underneath

Fail 27 Sep 2019 130,119 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion underneath

Pass 17 Sep 2018 118,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 110,232 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 99,878 miles

Engine oil leak sump corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 91,871 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light on

Fail 14 Sep 2015 91,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake Pad Warning Light on

Offside Rear Lower side Light inop

Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,691 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 83,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,942 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,738 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 69,738 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,807 miles

N/S/F brake disc starting to look thin.

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F brake disc starting to look thin.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010
Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,475 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 40,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,068 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,121 miles

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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AY53 DWK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY53 DWK, 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 AY53 DWK registered?

AY53 DWK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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