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BU54 BWL

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,891 mi
Last recorded132,891 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 BWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 132,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 122,564 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 122,366 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 110,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 99,305 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 86,408 miles

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

Oil leak

brake warning lamp on dash indicating fault

Pass 8 Dec 2010 74,679 miles

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

fuel tank repaired with metal filler paste.not leaking at time of retest.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 74,261 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,041 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 63,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,126 miles

all four rear tyres 2-3 mm

offside front tyre worn on outside

Fail 3 Dec 2008 52,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four rear tyres 2-3 mm

offside front tyre worn on outside

Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,942 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 39,942 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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BU54 BWL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 94,490 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 BU54 BWL, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU54 BWL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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