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DK55 FNN

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

Blue Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

131,217 mi
Last recorded131,217 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 FNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2023 131,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Sill (Chalked Yellow) (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Chassis Box Section Chalked Yellow (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner Arch Chalked Yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached Mud Guard (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Sill Chalked Yellow (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 121,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 121,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 117,697 miles

Front both wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front mirror deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 117,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front mirror deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 28 Sep 2020 113,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 108,616 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 108,608 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,778 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 99,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 95,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 87,239 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

under body corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2014 79,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 73,211 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 66,718 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,718 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,704 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 58,694 miles

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

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

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

both rear lenses damaged but not showing white

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,966 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,844 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,490 miles

screw in o/s/r inner tyre. some lift in n/s kingpin. tipper pump leaking fluid

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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DK55 FNN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in Blue with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DK55 FNN, 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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DK55 FNN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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