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BV04 AFJ

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

Silver Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

638,276 mi
Last recorded638,276 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 AFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 638,276 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 19 Jul 2024 617,335 miles

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 29 Jul 2023 600,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 572,936 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 545,234 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 511,776 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 487,925 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 487,582 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 434,793 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 375,436 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 336,015 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 302,376 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 274,624 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 239,234 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 186,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 186,328 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 167,709 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 167,709 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 167,709 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 139,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 116,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 87,699 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 87,697 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BV04 AFJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in Silver with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BV04 AFJ, 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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What year was BV04 AFJ registered?

BV04 AFJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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