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DK05 LWJ

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

112,812 mi
Last recorded112,812 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 LWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 112,812 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 112,792 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH BODY RAILS CORRODED AND HOLED. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 112,151 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 112,122 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,547 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 110,530 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,480 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 103,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 98,888 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 98,883 miles

Nearside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 90,219 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 90,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 81,327 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 81,321 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 69,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 56,749 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 56,749 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LWJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

DK05 LWJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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