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DK05 LWX

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,648 mi
Last recorded116,648 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,648 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 116,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 96,289 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 96,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,729 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 88,708 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front plastic panel loose

Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,826 miles

Rear brake slight imbalance

slight service rust

Pass 23 Jun 2016 76,716 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 76,550 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,010 miles

diff as oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 94,959 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 94,952 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,289 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,252 miles

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

nearside front wheel has a slight bind

Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,561 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,361 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,207 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 LWX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

DK05 LWX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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