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FX05 CHC

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

87,718 mi
Last recorded87,718 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 CHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 87,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective cuts in tread ()

toolbox removed and outriggers exposed

Fail 18 Jul 2024 87,712 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective cuts in tread ()

toolbox removed and outriggers exposed

Pass 22 Jun 2023 83,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 83,314 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released sticking on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 79,319 miles

Battery tray excessivly corroded. Battery is still secure

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 77,572 miles

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

Offside Front mirror cracked

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 77,572 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front mirror cracked

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 74,414 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2017 69,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres perrished and split

emmisions to low

vehicle extremely muddy underneath

Fail 24 Jan 2017 69,423 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

all tyres perrished and split

emmisions to low

vehicle extremely muddy underneath

Pass 16 Jan 2016 64,740 miles

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

all rear tyres perished

offside front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust bracket/clamp corroded and broken

Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,405 miles

n/s rear tyre outer perished

o/s front brake binding

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Jan 2015 60,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre outer perished

o/s front brake binding

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,251 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 56,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,056 miles

brake pad warning light on

n/s front side repeator bulb dull

Fail 31 Dec 2012 52,003 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s front side repeator bulb dull

Fail 1 Dec 2011 48,300 miles

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

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

n/s side repeater low output

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,300 miles

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

n/s side repeater low output

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,645 miles

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

n/s front tyre tread low

Fail 12 Jan 2011 38,645 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s front tyre tread low

Fail 18 Jan 2010 30,217 miles

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGHNMENT

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,217 miles

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGHNMENT

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

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 21,099 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 21,099 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 12,625 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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FX05 CHC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FX05 CHC, 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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FX05 CHC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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