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DK05 EUA

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3889cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,548 mi
Last recorded104,548 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 104,548 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 104,547 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 95,901 miles

slight play in nearside front king pin

Fail 19 Oct 2022 95,894 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working reverse light active when rear fog lamp switched on (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 7 Oct 2021 82,005 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,801 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear exhaust corroded part missing

Pass 3 Oct 2019 57,739 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,787 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

One of two o/s/r position lamp bulbs not working.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 47,787 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

One of two o/s/r position lamp bulbs not working.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 45,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2016 44,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 44,707 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,485 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

clutch hydraulic pipe corrode

prop centre bearing worn

Fail 9 Sep 2015 42,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

clutch hydraulic pipe corrode

prop centre bearing worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

clutch pipe corroded badly

play in o/s kingpin

tailpipe snapped at end

Fail 31 Mar 2014 40,992 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

clutch pipe corroded badly

play in o/s kingpin

tailpipe snapped at end

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front king pins slight play

front to rear pitted

tailpipe being shortened

Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,088 miles

n/s/r outer tyre close to limits

o/s/r marker light not working

slight play in n/s/f wheel

tailpipe snapped at end

Fail 5 Apr 2012 37,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/r outer tyre close to limits

o/s/r marker light not working

slight play in n/s/f wheel

tailpipe snapped at end

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,889 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 34,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 27,825 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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DK05 EUA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,889cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DK05 EUA, 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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DK05 EUA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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