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AY53 KKT

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,106 mi
Last recorded134,106 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 KKT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 134,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2025 126,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 126,881 miles

Rear Body /Buck slight corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2023 125,670 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 124,071 miles

heavy corrosion on tipper body and bed

offside rear inner tyre worn close to limit

slight play in nearside kingpin

surface corrosion on exhaust

Fail 16 Dec 2021 124,055 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion around both front seat mounts

heavy corrosion on tipper body and bed

offside rear inner tyre worn close to limit

slight play in nearside kingpin

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 10 Nov 2020 123,237 miles

offside rear inner tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

tipper bed corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 121,725 miles

Nearside king pin slight lift

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

buck cross members corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2019 121,716 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated buck (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside king has slight play

Pass 19 May 2018 119,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake hose ferralls slightly corroded

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2017 118,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight O/S front brake bind

various body corrosion

Fail 11 May 2017 118,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Slight O/S front brake bind

various body corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,053 miles

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

Offside Front slight bind on brake

Rear small cuts in tyres

Fail 9 Apr 2016 117,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front slight bind on brake

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (185/75R16C) (4.1.E.1)

Rear small cuts in tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2015 115,196 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,809 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 95,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,683 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 83,606 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 78,961 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 72,540 miles

Please note: Front brakes slghtly imbalanced!

Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,974 miles

please note: hand brake needs slight adjustment.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,387 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 KKT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 94,490 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 KKT, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY53 KKT registered?

AY53 KKT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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