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DA03 OBG

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

167,675 mi
Last recorded167,675 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 OBG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 167,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexable brake (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor getting corroded

o/s and n/s chassis getting corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2018 167,675 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexable brake (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor getting corroded

o/s and n/s chassis getting corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 164,547 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 160,165 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 160,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure bracket broken (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch upper (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring worn

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 154,435 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 154,435 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 145,305 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 136,592 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 136,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 124,409 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 124,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 110,812 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 110,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 103,453 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 103,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 99,299 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 99,299 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,250 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,714 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 61,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 454,171 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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DA03 OBG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DA03 OBG, 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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DA03 OBG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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