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FD16 VLM

2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,474 mi
Last recorded197,474 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter71,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 VLM
MakeMitsubishi Fuso
ModelCanter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 197,474 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 197,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 184,813 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 169,304 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 168,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle osf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 152,639 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 152,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 135,130 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 134,912 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 113,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 93,532 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 93,326 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear both lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 75,365 miles

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

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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FD16 VLM is a 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 71,194 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 Fuso Canter fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 587 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD16 VLM, 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 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD16 VLM is a 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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