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CU51 EXO

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

Blue Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,257 mi
Last recorded76,257 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 EXO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2023 76,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working on roof of cab (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts front most 'U' bolt loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab corroded various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear prop centre bearing mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2022 76,062 miles

Brake hose ferrules advised at previous MOT inspection have been painted over - unable to check condition properly

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis etc; is visibly rusty in most areas, but structural integrity appears to be sound at time of test (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside All 3 tyres over 10 years old according to sidewall date codes

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking visible in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush slightly cracked/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush slightly cracked/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft bearing support rubber worn slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 76,062 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working on cab roof (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing supporting rubber worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly cracked/perished & small cut/damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some slight cracking visible in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush cracked/deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside all 3 nearside tyres over 10 years old according to sidewall date codes

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush cracked/deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Previously advised flexible brake hose ferrules have been painted - unable to properly assess current condition

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis visibly rusty in most areas, but appears structurally sound at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 75,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not squirting liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play propshaft central bearing support rubber worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Both front brake pad wear warning wires not connected to brake pads

Front Unable to carry out full checks on both front wheel bearings due to brakes binding on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking & small cut/damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some cracking visible in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis visibly rusty in most areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front, offside front & offside rear inner tyres over 10 years old according to date codes

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,663 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 71,604 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,398 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Chassis rusty

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

fuel tank rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2019 70,398 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired rubber broken (1.1.17 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,207 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General surface corrosion to chassis & crossmembers

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,454 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

spare tyre damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,792 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Sep 2014 61,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,139 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 61,136 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 60,899 miles

rear chassis rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,393 miles

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,741 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 55,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,290 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 46,289 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,888 miles

slight surface corrosion to chassis & underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,291 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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CU51 EXO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in Blue with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 88,727 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 CU51 EXO, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU51 EXO registered?

CU51 EXO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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The MOT history for CU51 EXO shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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