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CN03 VTG

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

Black Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

239,114 mi
Last recorded239,114 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 239,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose louton top (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 239,114 miles

rear steps broken

Fail 13 Jan 2020 239,114 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear steps broken

Pass 13 Jun 2018 225,019 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 225,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 207,940 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 207,940 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 194,385 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 186,798 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 186,798 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 177,658 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 177,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 171,023 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust bracket broken

n/s rear lens broken

Fail 3 Jun 2013 171,023 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust bracket broken

n/s rear lens broken

Pass 6 Oct 2011 136,189 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 136,189 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 122,614 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 113,334 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in n/s/r inner and outer tyres.

O/s/r bump stop missing.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 110,733 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 109,851 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 93,660 miles

the advisory items from original test number 571113677178 still apply except for number 013

Fail 22 Jun 2007 93,650 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

The 11th character of the VIN number is 'D'on the vehicle and '0' on the log book and DVLA records.

The reversing beeper inside the cab comes on when footbrake is applied and nearside indicator is operated.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 72,181 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

The 11th digit on the vin plate and stamped on the chassis is 'D',the 11th digit on the log book and on the vts device is '0'.

slight fluctuations in offside front brake readings on roller brake test

th nearside rear brake is binding slightly

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 VTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in Black with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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