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BD02 MZO

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,548 mi
Last recorded156,548 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 MZO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 156,548 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 128,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,763 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 89,020 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 89,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,069 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 83,056 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 78,672 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,010 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 73,010 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,598 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 67,598 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 59,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,713 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,327 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,763 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 21,012 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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BD02 MZO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,999 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 BD02 MZO, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD02 MZO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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