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CW51 NXK

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

58,468 mi
Last recorded58,468 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 NXK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 58,468 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 58,454 miles

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

Emission control equipment obviously defective crankcase breather pipe disconnected venting gasses into atmosphere rather than being re-burnt (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive leak from holed exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 57,432 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil seal has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 56,963 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 56,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 56,082 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 54,176 miles

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

fuel tank starting to corrode

steering stiff to turn when jacked up

Pass 9 Jan 2021 50,311 miles

steering stiff to turn jacked up

Fail 8 Jan 2021 50,301 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

steering stiff to turn jacked up

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 47,566 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 47,561 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 44,643 miles

Exhaust blow at front pipe flange

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 37,363 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

light on dash on

Fail 11 May 2015 37,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

light on dash on

Pass 9 Apr 2014 35,184 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust flexible joint corroded

light on dash on

Fail 7 Apr 2014 35,179 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust flexible joint corroded

light on dash on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,990 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,113 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 30,113 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,251 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 22,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,379 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,770 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,977 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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CW51 NXK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 CW51 NXK, 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 CW51 NXK registered?

CW51 NXK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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