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DK05 LYJ

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

112,979 mi
Last recorded112,979 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 112,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight pattern poor

Offside Front coolant leak

Offside Front exhaust pipe corrodded/cracked/split after flexi

Offside Front fuel tank wet/leak

Pass 2 Jul 2024 111,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency lower than offside rear

Nearside headlight pattern poor

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor below drivers seat corrodded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside fuel tank wet

Pass 22 Jun 2023 110,625 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 109,719 miles

Front exhaust corrodded/holed

Pass 8 Jun 2021 106,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 105,245 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 104,142 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside headlight pattern poor

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Pass 21 Jun 2018 102,477 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,850 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 98,285 miles

offside front brake binding

offside rear brake binding

Pass 10 Jun 2014 97,947 miles

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

offside front wheel stiff to rotate

Pass 17 May 2013 97,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 97,215 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 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)

Pass 28 May 2011 89,602 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 80,896 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,217 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,879 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 LYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

DK05 LYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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The MOT history for DK05 LYJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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