MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
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)
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?
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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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