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FN05 EFX

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,093 mi
Last recorded138,093 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 138,093 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 137,045 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 128,881 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 122,399 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body floor deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2017 113,758 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,957 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,378 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 97,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 81,669 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 81,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,220 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 61,686 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 52,759 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,269 miles

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

wrong bulb fiiter to offside stop light

Pass 28 May 2008 28,535 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 28,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 EFX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFX, 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 EFX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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