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CN03 VTK

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3889cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,127 mi
Last recorded163,127 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 VTK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,889cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2014 163,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 163,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 155,908 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 155,908 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 148,414 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 141,058 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 141,006 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 129,533 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 99,512 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 99,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,363 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

steering system slightly tight

Fail 8 Aug 2008 76,363 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 59,081 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,961 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 VTK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,889cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VTK, 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 CN03 VTK registered?

CN03 VTK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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