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DK05 CLY

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3889cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

185,053 mi
Last recorded185,053 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 CLY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,889cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 185,053 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 183,002 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 182,928 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 182,860 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 181,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 180,331 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 179,060 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 173,830 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 173,824 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 160,062 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 159,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 148,877 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 148,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 132,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 132,407 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 110,436 miles

Oil leak

oil light on dash

Fail 19 Feb 2013 110,433 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

oil light on dash

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,279 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel arch catching tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,329 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 66,326 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,264 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 59,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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DK05 CLY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,889cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,896 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 DK05 CLY, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK05 CLY registered?

DK05 CLY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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