MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
419,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Cab floor area (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Cab floor area (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Rear lamp lens (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
osf head lamp cracked
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
osf head lamp cracked
Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
All body bolts loose
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All body bolts loose
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S door mirror cracked.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?
Based on 48,869 MOT tests across 3,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DG53 HCX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?
DG53 HCX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 November 2003.
Is DG53 HCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for DG53 HCX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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