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FN05 EFY

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,901 mi
Last recorded186,901 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 EFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 186,901 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin bearingsmissing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 176,068 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 175,872 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 166,859 miles

slight play between centre and rear propshaft

Fail 6 Sep 2021 166,858 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight play detected between centre and rear propshaft join

Pass 1 Sep 2020 161,740 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 161,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lean broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Damaged badly (3.2 (c) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 154,309 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn to the legal limit

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 154,309 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn to the legal limit

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 143,417 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak- turbo pipe/area

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 143,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability bearing race disintegrated! (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak- turbo pipe/area

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear outer tyre worn close to the limit

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 132,651 miles

Alternator belts severely deteriorated

Brake pedal anti-slip pad worn to limit

Nearside rear inner tyre getting low on treads

Oil leak/s

Oil leak/s (added 2x litres to enable test

Suspect dry steering/similar joint (squeaks)

W/screen damaged

Wiper blade/s starting to split

Wipers self park fault

Fail 10 Aug 2017 132,651 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot various (3.5.1c)

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment and/or wear (3.5.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail section/pipe missing (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to lamp inop. (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Alternator belts severely deteriorated

Brake pedal anti-slip pad worn to limit

Nearside rear inner tyre getting low on treads

Oil leak/s

Oil leak/s (added 2x litres to enable test

Suspect dry steering/similar joint (squeaks)

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc.

W/screen damaged

Wiper blade/s starting to split

Wipers self park fault

Pass 15 Jun 2016 119,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers seat base mechanism is worn

Fail 10 Jun 2016 119,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers seat base mechanism is worn

Pass 27 Jun 2014 98,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 98,800 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 83,533 miles

N/S mirror cracked

O/S/F tyre starting to wear low

Fail 20 Jun 2012 83,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front pads getting low (n/s)

N/S mirror cracked

O/S/F tyre starting to wear low

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,987 miles

N/S/R tyres getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,784 miles

front reg plate damaged

o/s/f side lamp damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2010 60,784 miles

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

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

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

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

front reg plate damaged

o/s/f side lamp damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,412 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 50,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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 EFY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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