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BN17 ELW

2017 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

217,587 mi
Last recorded217,587 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter73,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 ELW
MakeMitsubishi Fuso
ModelCanter
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 217,587 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 217,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability inner bushes (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability inner bushes (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2024 173,444 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 172,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front DRL bulb inoperative

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 135,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 104,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 104,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,423 miles

Both front top cab marker lights inoperative

Fail 17 Aug 2021 79,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front top cab marker lights inoperative

Pass 20 Aug 2020 77,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020

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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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BN17 ELW is a 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 73,290 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 BN17 ELW, 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 9 years old, this Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BN17 ELW registered?

BN17 ELW is a 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, first registered on 27 April 2017.

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