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FY02 PYA

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

Blue Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,211 mi
Last recorded120,211 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 PYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 120,211 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 116,872 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 113,955 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 107,196 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 107,121 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre at 2mm

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 103,568 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 103,568 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,004 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 96,004 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 88,503 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 88,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 80,779 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 80,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,147 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipes corroding

parts of chassis showing signs of corrosion

parts of exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2011 71,147 miles

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipes corroding

parts of chassis showing signs of corrosion

parts of exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2010 64,264 miles

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

nail in offside rear inner tyre

nearside rear bump stop missing

ns mirror lense cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2010 64,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

nail in offside rear inner tyre

nearside rear bump stop missing

ns mirror lense cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,500 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,916 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 43,903 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NO READING FROM SMOKE TEST

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,382 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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FY02 PYA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in Blue with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,999 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 FY02 PYA, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY02 PYA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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