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DG53 BFM

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,895 mi
Last recorded125,895 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 BFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,888cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 125,895 miles

Nearside Rear not working

Offside Fuel cap damp but not excessive.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 123,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Arm starting to corrode (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union corroded but ok. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union corroded but ok. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 120,601 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 119,010 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION DETERIORATED CORRODED SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 119,010 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION DETERIORATED CORRODED SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 112,423 miles

front inner anti roll bar bushes slight play

wipers smearing screen

Fail 11 Sep 2015 112,423 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

front inner anti roll bar bushes slight play

wipers smearing screen

Pass 6 Sep 2014 96,968 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 96,966 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,075 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 89,059 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,898 miles

advise nsf brake slightly binding

advise slight deisel leak tank areas

front brakes just melt limits

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,399 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,956 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 54,899 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,253 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,253 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,772 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,774 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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DG53 BFM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,888cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG53 BFM, 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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DG53 BFM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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