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DG59 VZD

2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,185 mi
Last recorded133,185 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter83,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VZD
MakeMitsubishi Fuso
ModelCanter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 133,185 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged at bottom (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 133,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Nearside Front Reflector damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre on 1.6mm on legal limit

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake slight bind

Offside Front Reflector damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Outer Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 133,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Rear Outer Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 115,550 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak poss filter

Fail 7 Jun 2017 115,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre punctured

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak poss filter

Pass 9 Jun 2016 106,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering linkage o/s

Fail 11 Jun 2015 93,321 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,321 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2014 81,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2014 81,688 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,501 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 61,501 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Based on 27,797 MOT tests across 3,395 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
7,822
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
position lamp(s) not working 403
Registration plate lamp not working 350
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 272
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 253
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DG59 VZD is a 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 83,013 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 Fuso Canter fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 587 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG59 VZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG59 VZD is a 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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