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BL52 NPK

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

Blue Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,074 mi
Last recorded174,074 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 NPK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 174,074 miles

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

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

tipper body corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 156,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

tipper body corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 156,262 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

tipper body corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 143,335 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside wiper slighty smearing screen

Fail 8 Feb 2013 142,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside wiper slighty smearing screen

Pass 13 Feb 2012 129,479 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 129,358 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 116,937 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs slighty worn

nearside front lower side light lense filled with water

Fail 8 Feb 2011 116,923 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs slighty worn

nearside front lower side light lense filled with water

Pass 11 Feb 2010 107,062 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Feb 2010 106,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Feb 2009 97,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake performance requires attention soon

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2008 89,714 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2007 80,541 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2006 61,702 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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BL52 NPK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in Blue with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,598 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 BL52 NPK, 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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BL52 NPK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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