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AY53 HFE

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,609 mi
Last recorded58,609 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 58,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 58,489 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 58,475 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,140 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 53,432 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,318 miles

o/s/f headlight lens stone chip noy affecting beampatten

Fail 29 Oct 2012 50,311 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/f headlight lens stone chip noy affecting beampatten

Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,059 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 48,049 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,876 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,136 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,308 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,337 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 22,242 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP LENS DAMAGED

SMALL HOLE/DAMPNESS INSIDE OFFSIDE HEADLAMP UNIT

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 HFE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY53 HFE, 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 HFE registered?

AY53 HFE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is AY53 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 HFE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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