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FJ16 PJU

2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,526 mi
Last recorded131,526 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter71,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 PJU
MakeMitsubishi Fuso
ModelCanter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 131,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 119,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 119,832 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 107,489 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 107,489 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 105,348 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 105,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 2mm 195/75R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,356 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished 195/75R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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FJ16 PJU is a 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJ16 PJU, 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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FJ16 PJU is a 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, first registered on 23 August 2016.

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