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DK04 AKU

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,074 mi
Last recorded89,074 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 AKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 89,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 89,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 86,662 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has several small leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in upper kingpin bush

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drivers seat stiff to operate and has some exposed framework

Offside Fuel tank is corroded and is damp on seam

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 86,609 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has several small leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in upper kingpin bush

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drivers seat stiff to operate and has some exposed framework

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Fuel tank is corroded and is damp on seam

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,410 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lens is cracked

Rear Tipper body has extensive corrosion but is secure to vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2023 83,388 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber boot on drop arm end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lens is cracked

Rear Tipper body has extensive corrosion but is secure to vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2022 79,902 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer damaged by adjuster (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn but functional (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear rear lamp unit cracked

exhaust generally corroded

fuel tank corroded but not leaking

tipper body generally corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2021 77,348 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 77,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x two (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r and o/s/r body mud guards mising

Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,421 miles

Nearside Rear mud guard missing

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery carrier corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 74,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid prs done (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear mud guard missing

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery carrier corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 71,821 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,233 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,945 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,621 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,909 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 56,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,244 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,109 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,885 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,051 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,712 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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DK04 AKU 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 78.3%.

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 AKU, 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 AKU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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