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EJ52 RSZ

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,178 mi
Last recorded190,178 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 RSZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 190,178 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 189,928 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 188,448 miles

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

Offside offside head lamp has slight damage

Pass 7 Jan 2015 187,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f + n/s/f bump stops missing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 185,987 miles

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

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 11 Oct 2012 173,248 miles

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

n/s/r inner tyre close to limit

play various steering arm bjs

various tyres have cuts dont look to cords

Fail 8 Oct 2012 173,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

n/s/r inner tyre close to limit

play various steering arm bjs

various tyres have cuts dont look to cords

Pass 7 Oct 2011 145,080 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play kingpins

Fail 27 Sep 2011 144,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play kingpins

Pass 8 Oct 2010 119,806 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 119,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 108,283 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 100,480 miles

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

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

both front mirrors damaged

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2008 100,480 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front mirrors damaged

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,852 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 80,786 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 71,961 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,961 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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EJ52 RSZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,999 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 EJ52 RSZ, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ52 RSZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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