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FH02 ECN

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,709 mi
Last recorded182,709 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 ECN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 182,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 180,582 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 171,067 miles

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 162,480 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 162,480 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 162,448 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side repeater (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under-body surface corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2019 149,911 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 148,323 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 148,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 136,468 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 136,466 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users x4 (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users x2 (6.1.B.1b)

Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 116,428 miles

covers on sill nearside front sill and steap and not be viwed.

covers under tay fitted under car. covers on top , covers sill bot sides inner sill can not be viwed.

rear exhaust has tape on three places can not be viwed rear exhaust breaket rusted and front one.

under two front wheel archs has covers on can not be viwed black paint on pipes all round .

Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,021 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 123,949 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 122,677 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 119,258 miles

hand brake pivot stiff

Pass 22 Sep 2012 109,581 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 109,391 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 102,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 102,909 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 98,021 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 92,776 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 87,760 miles

chip on windscreen zoon a area

rear brakes binding slightly

zero reading on emission

Pass 13 Apr 2007 80,325 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 80,325 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 66,396 miles

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

Offside Outer 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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FH02 ECN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FH02 ECN, 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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FH02 ECN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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