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DG52 GHA

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

Red Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,730 mi
Last recorded143,730 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 GHA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 143,730 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 143,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 132,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2010 119,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 119,733 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 104,227 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 May 2008 90,607 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,565 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 80,046 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 63,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 51,381 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2005 51,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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 GHA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in Red 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 GHA, 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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DG52 GHA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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