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DF02 EWX

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

102,133 mi
Last recorded102,133 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 EWX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 102,133 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 102,133 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,497 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

battery box corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 98,493 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe track rod end loos (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 tyres across rear axel (5.2.3 (e))

battery box corroded

brake pipe loos

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Aug 2022 95,401 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 95,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 88,441 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 88,427 miles

Brake valve leaking Load sensor (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,769 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 80,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn wrap round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,104 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 73,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,832 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,140 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,486 miles

slight lift in front antiroll bar

Fail 26 Jul 2016 44,486 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in front antiroll bar

Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,091 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 39,090 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,891 miles

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

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

n/s/r mudguard damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,119 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 30,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,658 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 26,658 miles

Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,478 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre 3mm tread

Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,283 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,112 miles

n/s/r outer tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Aug 2008 12,112 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

n/s/r outer tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2007 8,259 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 781 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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DF02 EWX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DF02 EWX, 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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DF02 EWX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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