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GJ52 CXL

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,883 mi
Last recorded66,883 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 CXL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 66,883 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 64,781 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,233 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 60,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 57,396 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 57,373 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front brakes do not lock

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 56,741 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 55,187 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 55,166 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,567 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 49,312 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 46,377 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe missing

offside front brake not locked out

Pass 8 Dec 2014 46,377 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

offside front brake not locked out

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,214 miles

front brakes not locked out

Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,077 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 37,952 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,257 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,999 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,571 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,116 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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GJ52 CXL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GJ52 CXL, 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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What year was GJ52 CXL registered?

GJ52 CXL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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