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DK05 LWF

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

200,944 mi
Last recorded200,944 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 LWF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 200,944 miles

Front Axle king pin is slightly loose in the axle beam, have advised presenter play.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 200,944 miles

Front Axle king pin is slightly loose in the axle beam, have advised presenter play.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 199,813 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 196,384 miles

Crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Could not assess condition of rear pads duel wheel

Pass 15 Dec 2020 187,152 miles

Cannot assess life of rear pads due to dual wheel axle.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 186,435 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Could not assess pads all-round have advised presenter

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged not affecting drivers control

Nearside Front Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2019 177,460 miles

Cannot assess life of rear pads/discs due to dual wheels. Have advised presenter.

Cannot fully assess both front brake pads with wheel on. Seem low. Have advised presenter.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front Axle king pins loose and have play. Have advised presenter, will need attention.

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2018 169,693 miles

Front Both front kinpins have play

Smoke from breather pipe

Pass 30 Oct 2017 165,795 miles

Front Both front Kingpins have play

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

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

Smoke emitting from breather pipe

Fail 30 Oct 2017 165,794 miles

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

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

Front Both front Kingpins have play

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

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

Smoke emitting from breather pipe

Pass 24 Oct 2016 160,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front side repeater daamged but works ok

oil leak

smoke emitted from breater pipe

Pass 23 Oct 2015 154,303 miles

blue smoke emitted from engine breather pipe

nearside mirror missing

wear in both front leaf spring rear bushes

Fail 14 Oct 2015 154,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

blue smoke emitted from engine breather pipe

nearside mirror missing

wear in both front leaf spring rear bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2014 144,383 miles

offside side repeater damaged

parking brake linkage stiff

steering stiff

Fail 14 Oct 2014 144,381 miles

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

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

offside side repeater damaged

parking brake linkage stiff

steering stiff

Pass 8 Oct 2013 130,735 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 130,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 114,114 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 94,601 miles

Both mirrors cracked but not badly affecting view

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

nearside number plate light lens broken

Fail 31 Aug 2011 94,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Both mirrors cracked but not badly affecting view

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

nearside number plate light lens broken

Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,240 miles

both rear lights cracked but not showing a white light

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2010 75,240 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear lights cracked but not showing a white light

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,259 miles

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

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

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

cuts in osf tyre,sidewall

warning lam on dash

Fail 19 May 2008 51,247 miles

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

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

both front and both offside rear tyres close to limit

Pass 19 May 2008 51,247 miles

both front and both offside rear tyres close to limit

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 LWF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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