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DJZ 4231

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,737 mi
Last recorded114,737 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 4231
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 114,737 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 114,736 miles

Emissions not tested tailpipe missing (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer & tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 113,730 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 113,730 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,590 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 112,590 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe missing (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 111,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 111,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 109,656 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

REVERSE LIGHT

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 109,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

REVERSE LIGHT

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 106,114 miles

Oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

BATTERY INSECURE.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Oct 2011 103,696 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 103,686 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 98,105 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 98,104 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

all markers not working

tyres have nail's in them

Fail 7 Oct 2010 98,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2010 94,546 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 87,878 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 82,453 miles

front stub pins have lift and wear

marker lights not working

offside rear bump stop missing

rear number plate deteriorated

rear of front spring bushes have wear

Pass 24 Mar 2006 58,794 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 58,794 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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DJZ 4231 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,999 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 DJZ 4231, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DJZ 4231 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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