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DG52 GDV

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

Blue Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,136 mi
Last recorded154,136 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 GDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 154,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2012 134,876 miles

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

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

warning light on dash possibly pad wear?

Fail 7 Sep 2012 134,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear side marker in-op

o/s/front brake binding slightly

o/s/front side marker in-op

warning light on dash possibly pad wear?

Pass 9 Sep 2011 119,243 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 119,228 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nail in o/s/r/i tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 104,554 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 93,978 miles

Both front rubber bump stops missing.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 93,978 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front rubber bump stops missing.

Nearside cab top marker and rear side markers not working.

Offside non obligatory side markers and cab top marekr not working.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 82,025 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 66,243 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 66,243 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,271 miles

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

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

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked.

Off side non-obligatory side marker lamps not working.

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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DG52 GDV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in Blue with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG52 GDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG52 GDV registered?

DG52 GDV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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