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DG53 HCK

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,707 mi
Last recorded98,707 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 98,707 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 884103178013

Fail 13 Mar 2008 98,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2007 93,393 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 93,393 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 69,902 miles

same advisories as test no 403828016411

Fail 14 Nov 2006 69,889 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

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 HCK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 DG53 HCK, 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 HCK registered?

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

Is DG53 HCK safe to buy?

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