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DK08 BFY

2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,544 mi
Last recorded110,544 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter85,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 BFY
MakeMitsubishi Fuso
ModelCanter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 110,544 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material / Rear (All ) (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy Soiling To Complete Under Body / Chassis / Suspension Brake / Fuel lines .

Heavy Soiling to front / rear suspension

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Badly Worn In Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 110,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light Cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Fuel tank insecure Forward Strap Fractured (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material / Rear (All ) (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy Soiling To Complete Under Body / Chassis / Suspension Brake / Fuel lines .

Heavy Soiling to front / rear suspension

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Badly Worn In Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 105,485 miles

HEAVY Soiling To Complete Underbody / Suspension

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 105,482 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch (Seat Mounting Area ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 62% (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

HEAVY Soiling To Complete Underbody / Suspension

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,005 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 101,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

engine sump corroded and leaking.

Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,582 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,895 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 82,813 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 81,579 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,860 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 78,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,344 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,827 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,049 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,888 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,499 miles

emission to clean

Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,482 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

small cut in offside rear inner tyre tread

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Based on 27,797 MOT tests across 3,395 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
7,822
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
position lamp(s) not working 403
Registration plate lamp not working 350
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 272
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 253
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DK08 BFY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 85,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Fuso Canter fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 587 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 BFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK08 BFY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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