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AY53 HYM

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

Green Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,120 mi
Last recorded147,120 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HYM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 147,120 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 147,095 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 147,085 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 146,124 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp damaged

Offside Rear cab slightly corroded wheel arch

Fail 5 Dec 2018 146,124 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp damaged

Offside Rear cab slightly corroded wheel arch

Pass 19 Dec 2017 140,747 miles

Nearside front headlamp damaged

Slight play in both front king pins

Fail 9 Dec 2017 140,445 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside front headlamp damaged

Slight play in both front king pins

Pass 9 Jan 2017 128,301 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Jan 2016 116,919 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 105,792 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 105,792 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,019 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 95,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,145 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,427 miles

front pads getting low

slight play front/rear spring bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,235 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 62,227 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

various front rear spring bushes have slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,685 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 55,590 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,484 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,184 miles

Oil leak

centre seat buckle stiff to operate

stone chip in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,920 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 HYM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in Green with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,598 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HYM, 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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AY53 HYM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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