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CN03 SBU

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

Black Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

89,495 mi
Last recorded89,495 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 SBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,495 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 89,495 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 89,473 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

cab floor corroded

clutch pipe corroded

o/s and n/s body side catches loose

throtle pedal pedal missing

Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,535 miles

front brake back plates corroded

underside of cab corroded

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

clutch hydraulic pipe corrode

Fail 9 Feb 2022 82,534 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

clutch hydraulic pipe corrode

front brake back plates corroded

underside of cab corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,171 miles

Front clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Front Upper king bush has play

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 68,853 miles

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

n/s/f/ and o/s/f brake dust covers corroded

Fail 24 May 2019 68,850 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side rail corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side rail corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure front u bolt (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner 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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f/ and o/s/f/ brake dust covers corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 67,481 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake pipe end rusty

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

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

exhaust system rusty and repaired

Pass 16 May 2017 65,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Offside 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)

Offside Rear lens temporary repair

n/s o/s mirror glass cracked

rear bed heavily corroded

Fail 13 May 2017 65,296 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing badly (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven n/s application stronger (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Offside 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)

Offside Rear lens temporary repair

n/s o/s mirror glass cracked

rear bed heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low and scuffed on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scuffed on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear light lense damaged but not affecting any light operation

o/s rear light slightly damaged and temporary repair

rear bed of vehicle corroded and holed in areas

Fail 29 Jun 2016 62,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven n/s brake coming on stronger (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low and scuffed on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scuffed on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear light lense damaged but not affecting any light operation

o/s rear light slightly damaged and temporary repair

rear bed of vehicle corroded and holed in areas

Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,890 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

n/s rear light lense slightly damaged

n/s rear outer tyre wearing on inner edge

tow bar electrical socket damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front high level side lights inop

n/s/rear light lens cracked

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,264 miles

n/s rear tyre outer worn on inner edge

slight damage to o/s/rear lens

Fail 11 Jun 2013 55,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre outer worn on inner edge

slight damage to o/s/rear lens

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,053 miles

o/s/r rubber axle bump stop missing

Fail 7 Jun 2012 52,032 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r rubber axle bump stop missing

Pass 31 May 2011 49,210 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 49,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,009 miles

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

Handbrake Travel

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,394 miles

handbrake travel

n/s mirror secured by tape

Fail 2 Jun 2009 41,394 miles

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

handbrake travel

n/s mirror secured by tape

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,268 miles

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

n/s mirror secured by tape

Fail 28 May 2008 36,268 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror secured by tape

Pass 30 May 2007 28,929 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 24,358 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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CN03 SBU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in Black with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 CN03 SBU, 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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CN03 SBU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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