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DE52 OKU

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

214,146 mi
Last recorded214,146 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 OKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 214,146 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 214,144 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 211,724 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 204,909 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 200,378 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 195,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 191,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 187,255 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 184,035 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 184,034 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/seatmount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/seat mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 178,130 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 178,130 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 169,672 miles

Nearside Front indicator lense broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear indicator lense broken

Fail 24 Aug 2016 169,654 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front indicator lense broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear indicator lense broken

Pass 24 Aug 2015 162,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 156,182 miles

n/s/r inner tyre has a cut in the sidewall, not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 13 Aug 2014 156,182 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r inner tyre has a cut in the sidewall, not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 21 Aug 2013 150,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 150,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 145,250 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 139,214 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 139,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 132,539 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 132,367 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 125,747 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 125,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 118,181 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 117,994 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine oil leak (Sump corroded)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 107,738 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 88,063 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 88,063 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 64,088 miles

Side movement on both king pins.

fuel pipes corroded

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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DE52 OKU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,999 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 DE52 OKU, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE52 OKU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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