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DG53 HDA

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,493 mi
Last recorded148,493 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 HDA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 148,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

smear on wipers

Pass 9 Sep 2015 138,715 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 133,757 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 125,331 miles

slight travel handbrake

Pass 4 Sep 2012 122,739 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 122,737 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 117,140 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 117,140 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

propshaft centre suport nor bolted on

Pass 6 Aug 2010 103,609 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 103,609 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,724 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 88,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,435 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 61,285 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 61,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,441 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 45,431 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 HDA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HDA, 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 HDA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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