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FN05 EFU

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,192 mi
Last recorded156,192 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 EFU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 156,192 miles

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

slight lift in os front king pin

Pass 13 Jun 2018 147,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight lift in os front king pin

Pass 6 Jul 2017 142,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 136,228 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 136,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 129,786 miles

both front wheelbearings have slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2015 129,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wheelbearings have slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2014 124,615 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 121,254 miles

both front discs wearing low

both front pads wearing low

Fail 4 Jul 2013 121,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs wearing low

both front pads wearing low

Pass 3 Jul 2012 116,230 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 104,197 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 84,952 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 84,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,937 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 57,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2008 57,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FN05 EFU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN05 EFU, 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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FN05 EFU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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