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BU05 GCX

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

229,710 mi
Last recorded229,710 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 GCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 229,710 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 229,705 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 224,148 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel left

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak engine and gearbox

Fail 7 May 2019 224,147 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel left

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak engine and gearbox

Pass 11 May 2018 215,246 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brakes slighlty binding

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2018 215,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brakes slighlty binding

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2017 208,101 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 208,094 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/75/16C (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle o/s low (3.7.D.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 192,120 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 192,118 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle no effort o/s/r (3.7.D.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 178,384 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 162,071 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 145,963 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 145,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 130,861 miles

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

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

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)

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 114,708 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 114,708 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 97,898 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,907 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 83,907 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 75,310 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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BU05 GCX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,896 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 BU05 GCX, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU05 GCX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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