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CN03 VTJ

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

Silver Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,106 mi
Last recorded134,106 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 VTJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 134,106 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 133,743 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 133,215 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 130,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

leak and play at rear axle pinion shaft/seal

Pass 10 Jun 2014 129,640 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 128,595 miles

Oil leak

handle fitted to steering wheel

Fail 4 Aug 2011 128,550 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

handle fitted to steering wheel

Pass 2 Mar 2009 127,416 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 127,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 104,799 miles

THE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR LIGHTS ARE SLIGHTLY AFFECTED BY THE OPERATION OF OTHER LIGHTS.

THE NEARSIDE REAR DOUBLE SEAT HAS BEEN REMOVED,AND THE CENTRE SEATBELT RECEIVER THAT DOES NOT WORK IS NO LONGER REQUIRED.

THE NEARSIDE REAR MARKER REFLECTOR IS MISSING.

Fail 24 Jul 2007 104,795 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear double seat base and back is missing

nearside rear inner seatbelt receiver does not work but no seat is fitted for that belt

nearside rear outer facing orange reflector is missing

Pass 30 Jun 2006 76,853 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 VTJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in Silver with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN03 VTJ, 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 VTJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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