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BC05 TOW

2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,616 mi
Last recorded132,616 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter83,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 TOW
MakeMitsubishi Fuso
ModelCanter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 132,616 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 132,615 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected next to gear box (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x3 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake pipe too long and cable tied to the drop link

Pass 10 Jun 2020 126,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 126,642 miles

Offside Front Wheel slight play

Undercarriage corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2015 126,500 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 117,619 miles

N/S/R mudwing damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2013 95,230 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2013 95,221 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 68,748 miles

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Based on 27,797 MOT tests across 3,395 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
7,822
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
position lamp(s) not working 403
Registration plate lamp not working 350
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 272
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 253
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BC05 TOW is a 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 83,013 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 Fuso Canter fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 587 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC05 TOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC05 TOW is a 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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