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AY55 FTT

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,164 mi
Last recorded117,164 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 FTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 117,164 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 117,158 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested exhaust flexi pipe split (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury Cab steps missing (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring fractured Leaf spring Fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 110,111 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 110,100 miles

Emissions not tested pipe split (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 100,244 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,154 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 75,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,838 miles

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

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

rear exhaust extension pipe missing

Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,577 miles

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak expansion tank.

drivers seat base poor condition

nearside front top marker lamp innoprotive.

nearside front tyre slight inner and outer sidewall damage.

offside rear lamp cluster lense damaged.

tail pipe deteriorated/missing.

underneath dirty, rear wheels build up of dirt.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 60,573 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on.

coolant leak expansion tank.

drivers seat base poor condition

nearside front top marker lamp innoprotive.

nearside front tyre slight inner and outer sidewall damage.

offside rear lamp cluster lense damaged.

tail pipe deteriorated/missing.

underneath dirty, rear wheels build up of dirt.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,088 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,221 miles

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

tow bar electrical socket damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,221 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

tow bar electrical socket damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2012 40,221 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both alternator drive belts loose and deteriorated

tow bar electrical socket damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,221 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 40,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 29,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,899 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,799 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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AY55 FTT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,896 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 AY55 FTT, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY55 FTT registered?

AY55 FTT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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