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BV04 AFY

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

Green Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,964 mi
Last recorded94,964 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 AFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 94,964 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated flap broken (4.10 (b) (i))

skip body corroding on front and rear cross members

Fail 13 Sep 2021 94,866 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated flap broken (4.10 (b) (i))

skip body corroding on front and rear cross members

Pass 2 Oct 2020 84,313 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 81,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 81,832 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread / sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing centre belt (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 79,780 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 75,539 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,264 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 70,264 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,454 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,724 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 62,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,268 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 53,204 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,290 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 45,285 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,269 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 44,151 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,700 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2007 19,586 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 AFY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in Green with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BV04 AFY, 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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BV04 AFY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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