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BX05 VNU

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,670 mi
Last recorded119,670 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 VNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 119,670 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 119,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 111,604 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 101,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,755 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 94,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front center seat coshion insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2008 84,764 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both drivers door mirror conditions

play in steering

Fail 18 Apr 2008 84,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both drivers door mirror conditions

play in steering

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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BX05 VNU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BX05 VNU, 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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What year was BX05 VNU registered?

BX05 VNU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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