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BU03 KBY

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

Green Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,522 mi
Last recorded133,522 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 133,522 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 129,698 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 129,698 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 126,609 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 122,549 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 118,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 112,563 miles

nearside rear inner tyre on 2mm tread depth

Pass 3 Dec 2019 106,970 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 106,965 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor perforated (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 101,638 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 101,638 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 96,800 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flex (7.1.2)

offside rear inner and outer tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 18 Dec 2015 85,426 miles

off side front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 18 Dec 2015 85,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,791 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,097 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front bump stop missing

Fail 7 Jan 2014 76,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

off side front bump stop missing

Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,818 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,974 miles

off side front and near side front brakes slightly binding

Fail 30 Dec 2011 71,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

off side front and near side front brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Jan 2011 70,817 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 66,558 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 66,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 60,031 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,647 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,213 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 47,197 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,824 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,686 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 38,515 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 38,515 miles

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

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

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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BU03 KBY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in Green with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU03 KBY, 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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BU03 KBY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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