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DK05 LYG

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,923 mi
Last recorded158,923 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 158,923 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 158,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working Both Rectified (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 144,470 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 140,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 140,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to turbo cooling pipe split (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

turbo cooling pipe is leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 128,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2014 128,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 16 May 2013 110,499 miles

osf nsf rearmost leaf spring bushes slight play

slight play in osf nsf kingpin bushes

Fail 10 May 2013 110,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osf brake slight bind

osf nsf rearmost leaf spring bushes slight play

slight play in osf nsf kingpin bushes

Pass 24 May 2012 98,042 miles

front discs scored

slight play in steering

Pass 19 May 2011 86,179 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 72,661 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 72,661 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 59,376 miles

offside rear inner tyre wearing low on tread

rear brakes are slightly sharp

Pass 16 May 2008 44,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LYG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK05 LYG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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