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DG53 HBF

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,179 mi
Last recorded134,179 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 HBF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 134,179 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 123,790 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 123,753 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 109,248 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 97,314 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 72,200 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 72,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside 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.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 53,683 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 HBF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HBF, 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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What year was DG53 HBF registered?

DG53 HBF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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