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DG53 HCX

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

419,954 mi
Last recorded419,954 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 419,954 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 419,954 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 366,627 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 323,631 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 295,315 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 295,315 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 265,375 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 235,657 miles

osf head lamp cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2011 235,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 205,763 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,817 miles

All body bolts loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 17,817 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 150,477 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 92,863 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 92,863 miles

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.

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 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.

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