MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front FOG LAMP UNIT INSECURE AND NOT WORKING
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front FOG LAMP UNIT INSECURE AND NOT WORKING
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (joint) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body component slightly loose mud flap (bracket corroded) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x bothsides ( body load bearers) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Body component insecure DOOR TRIM (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (joint) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body component slightly loose mud flap (bracket corroded) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x bothsides ( body load bearers) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
under body surface rust
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
under body surface rust
UNDER BOY SURFACE RUST
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BROKEN (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
advise low emssion vechilce
advise oil leak
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
advise low emssion vechilce
advise oil leak
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise oil leak
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine noisey
front discs badly corroded
n/s/f tyre deteriorated on sidewall
spare tyre illegal
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine noisey
front discs badly corroded
n/s/f tyre deteriorated on sidewall
spare tyre illegal
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s door mirror cracked
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s mirror damaged
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Propshaft component defective
temp repair made on n/s side repeater
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Propshaft component defective
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 EBC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,598 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 BV53 EBC, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BV53 EBC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 9 December 2003.
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