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DX51 CAO

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,703 mi
Last recorded155,703 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 CAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 155,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 154,784 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody of tipper on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody of tipper on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle underbody and various components have general corrosion which is not considered excessive or to be affecting structural integrity

Pass 3 Jan 2023 151,642 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 145,521 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 145,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 136,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

cab area steps corroded both n/s and o/s

Pass 28 Jun 2019 121,032 miles

o/s/f body corroded not structure

Fail 17 Jun 2019 121,032 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner arches various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f body corroded not structure

Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,896 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 110,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 105,401 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 105,389 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 103,554 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,173 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 93,169 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,699 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 91,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge, front discs thin

Pass 30 Nov 2012 85,382 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 85,382 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 78,513 miles

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

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)

n/s front mirrow s/crack

Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,684 miles

Nearside Front 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)

s/crack in n/s front mirrow

Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,848 miles

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

n/side front mirrow s/crack

Pass 12 Nov 2008 6,065 miles

n/s front mirrow s/crack

Pass 14 Nov 2007 53,885 miles

s/crack in n/s mirrow

Pass 21 Nov 2006 48,597 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 15 Nov 2005 42,742 miles

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

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

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

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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DX51 CAO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 88,727 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 DX51 CAO, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX51 CAO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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