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DG53 HDC

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,321 mi
Last recorded110,321 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2007
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2007 110,321 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 110,321 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Centre Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside head lamp cracked.

offside mirror cracked.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 80,477 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 HDC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 HDC, 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 HDC registered?

DG53 HDC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is DG53 HDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 HDC shows 3 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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