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FJ05 ZTT

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,948 mi
Last recorded83,948 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 ZTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 83,948 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 83,906 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 77,593 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 71,333 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 65,852 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers mount modified

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 65,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers mount modified

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

Pass 27 May 2021 62,212 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 62,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 62,058 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,037 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 62,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,717 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 60,717 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,793 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 58,793 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 55,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 53,303 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 48,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2013 48,510 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s front kingpin lower race collapsed

Pass 8 May 2012 44,630 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 39,202 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,818 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 25,995 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 May 2008 20,450 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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FJ05 ZTT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,896 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 FJ05 ZTT, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ05 ZTT registered?

FJ05 ZTT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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