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DK04 AKJ

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,711 mi
Last recorded147,711 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 AKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 147,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 147,689 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 145,903 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 145,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced not seam welded all around (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced not seam welded all around (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 145,774 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 145,735 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front washer not working nearside provides sufficient fluid

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 139,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin and bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside washer jet poor ns gives enough to clear screen

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack below dashboard leve (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 130,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded around tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin and bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively tight to turn (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked below dashboard level (3.2 (a) (i))

service brake just met minimum requirement of 50%

Fail 23 May 2019 130,342 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded around tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin and bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively tight to turn (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked below dashboard level (3.2 (a) (i))

service brake just met minimum requirement of 50%

Pass 28 Nov 2017 123,688 miles

tipper body very tatty

Rear tipper body chassis heavily corroded and holed in several places cross member nr tipping ram holed would advise not to use tipper

Pass 30 Nov 2016 120,633 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 114,174 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 114,076 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 109,891 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 100,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the light sources but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,258 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and blowing slightly.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,349 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2009 1,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,540 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 50,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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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DK04 AKJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 94,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK04 AKJ, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK04 AKJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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