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FN54 DFD

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

111,701 mi
Last recorded111,701 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 DFD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 111,701 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR INNER TYRES OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 110,867 miles

Battery poorly secured

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn through

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Reverse lamp inoperative

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

screenwash hose worn through NSF, meets minimum standards

Fail 29 Apr 2024 110,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery poorly secured

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn through

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

OSF fog lamp missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Reverse lamp inoperative

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

screenwash hose worn through NSF, meets minimum standards

Pass 6 May 2023 108,635 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER STARTING TO SPLIT ON EDGE.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES WORN WITH SOME MOVEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING NSR.

Fail 27 Apr 2023 108,634 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding BRAKE DISCS & PADS HAVE BEEN OVER HEATED,DISCS HAVE GONE BLUE. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding BRAKE DISCS & PADS HAVE BEEN OVER HEATED,DISCS HAVE GONE BLUE. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSF TYRE SHOWING CORDS ON INNER SHOULDER AREA.(185-75X16 104/102) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER STARTING TO SPLIT ON EDGE.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES WORN WITH SOME MOVEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated FLAT. (5.2.3 (l))

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING NSR.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 106,501 miles

Front FRONT STEERING STIFF WHEN VEHICLE JACKED UP WITH POWER STEERING OFF,SUSPECT BOTH KING PINS REQUIRE GREASING UP.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH WORN WITH SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front OSF FOG LIGHT MISSING.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE.(185-75X16) (5.2.3 (e))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Fail 28 Mar 2022 106,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front FRONT STEERING STIFF WHEN VEHICLE JACKED UP WITH POWER STEERING OFF,SUSPECT BOTH KING PINS REQUIRE GREASING UP.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH WORN WITH SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front OSF FOG LIGHT MISSING.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE.(185-75X16) (5.2.3 (e))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Pass 2 Apr 2021 102,894 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr outer tyre 1.6 mm & only just met mot standard,advise replace a.s.a.p(185-75x16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 102,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr outer tyre 1.6 mm & only just met mot standard,advise replace a.s.a.p(185-75x16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 98,641 miles

CHASSIS PLATE BEHIND PASSENGER SEAT.

HOLE IN CAB OSF SISE OF DRIVERS SEAT MORE THAN 30 CM FROM SEAT BELT ANCHOR

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR OUTER TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD,2-1.6 MM(185-75X16) (5.2.3 (e))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Fail 31 Mar 2020 98,641 miles

Emissions not tested TESTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEM. (8.2.2.2 (e))

CHASSIS PLATE BEHIND PASSENGER SEAT.

HOLE IN CAB OSF SISE OF DRIVERS SEAT MORE THAN 30 CM FROM SEAT BELT ANCHOR

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR OUTER TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD,2-1.6 MM(185-75X16) (5.2.3 (e))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Pass 6 Apr 2019 93,728 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ANTI-ROLL -BAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 93,628 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ANTI-ROLL -BAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,662 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 89,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 84,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,603 miles

vehicle has excessive clutch judder

Fail 16 Mar 2016 78,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

TYRE SIZE: 185/75X16 104/102

n/s door handle faulty

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,843 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2015 73,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

185/75/16

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

chip in windscreen

offside rear inner tyre badly cracked and bold on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,232 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2014 68,232 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,192 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 61,189 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,565 miles

Oil leak

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

both inner rear tyres worn on edges

brake warning light on

Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both inner rear tyres worn on edges

brake warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,220 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 21 Mar 2011 50,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,214 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

spare tyre close to legal limit

Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,159 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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FN54 DFD is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 94,490 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 FN54 DFD, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN54 DFD is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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