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EX51 ZZA

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,775 mi
Last recorded133,775 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 ZZA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 133,775 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 133,463 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 133,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 128,805 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 128,797 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting point. (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 117,122 miles

Centre seatbelt- buckle cover missing

Nearside Front tyre-worn on edges

Nearside seatbelt-buckle cover missing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2015 117,088 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts x2 broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre seatbelt- buckle cover missing

Nearside Front tyre-worn on edges

Nearside seatbelt-buckle cover missing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 103,794 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 103,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,975 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,115 miles

rear light lenses damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2012 89,111 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear light lenses damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 85,422 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 85,378 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 77,966 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,487 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 56,489 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,402 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,606 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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EX51 ZZA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 EX51 ZZA, 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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EX51 ZZA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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