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BU03 KCV

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,436 mi
Last recorded75,436 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,436 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,352 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 73,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both door mirrors cracked

Pass 8 May 2009 69,723 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 69,721 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

drivers + pasenger door mirrors cracked

n/s/f spot light insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 May 2008 63,327 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 16 May 2007 53,085 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 52,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,733 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 42,733 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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 KCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU03 KCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 KCV registered?

BU03 KCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is BU03 KCV safe to buy?

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