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BX53 SUO

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3889cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,408 mi
Last recorded98,408 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 SUO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,889cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 98,246 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,781 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 97,472 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 96,947 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 96,944 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hand operated control valve slight leak (1.1.5 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,495 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Offside and Nearside front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 94,613 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,847 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,192 miles

Centre seat belt frayed

slight play in both front kingpins

Fail 12 Jan 2016 88,191 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre seat belt frayed

Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,043 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 83,647 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 83,647 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,665 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 78,554 miles

advise brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 17 Dec 2009 76,785 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 76,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 76,623 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

O.S.F./ N.S.F kingpin slight lift.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 69,607 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 51,900 miles

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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BX53 SUO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,889cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BX53 SUO, 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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What year was BX53 SUO registered?

BX53 SUO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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