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GK02 OJO

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,675 mi
Last recorded72,675 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 OJO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2015 72,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brake pedal sticks down

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 70,852 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

rear load pod poor condition

Pass 29 May 2013 70,416 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

rear load pod in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2013 70,358 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

rear load pod in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2012 64,473 miles

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

accident damage to n/s/f corner

draglink rear joint has no play but very rusted

engine breather venting to atmosphere heavily under engine

front chassis & cab well corroded

n/s/r outer tyre worn to legal limit!

o/s top cab marker lamp cover missing

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing

rear service brakes locking out easily indicating possible load sensing valve problem maladjustment but on limit of adjustment on linkage

rear tilting body has major corrosion & front upright / bulkhead is not fully attached - requires immediate repairs

rear tilting body pivots very worn & require repair

slight play in n/s track rod end

vehicle chassis & weight plate trapped behind n/s seat an seat back release mechanism defective

windscreen chipped in zone a but not affecting view of the road seriously

Fail 10 May 2012 64,473 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

accident damage to n/s/f corner

draglink rear joint has no play but very rusted

engine breather venting to atmosphere heavily under engine

front chassis & cab well corroded

n/s/r inner tyre worn to legal limit

o/s top cab marker lamp cover missing

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing

rear tilting body has major corrosion & front upright / bulkhead is not fully attached - requires immediate repairs

rear tilting body pivots very worn & require repair

slight play in n/s track rod end

vehicle chassis & weight plate trapped behind n/s seat an seat back release mechanism defective

wet test

windscreen chipped in zone a but not affecting view of the road seriously

Pass 4 May 2011 58,512 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper

exhaust well corroded

hand brake travel high

n/s/f dip low on limit

slight play in n/s/f kin pin

Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,511 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f bumper has damage

slight rear brake bind

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,408 miles

Cab loaded up - on limit of refusal to test!

Exhaust well corroded in places

Front brakes appear to have got very hot

Slight dampness around o/s/r shock

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

Wipers poor

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2010 52,408 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Cab loaded up - on limit of refusal to test!

Exhaust well corroded in places

Front brakes appear to have got very hot

Slight dampness around o/s/r shock

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

Wipers poor

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,853 miles

both o/s/r tyres low

centre exhaust bracket loose

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f wiper poor

rear number plate dirty and on limit

Fail 24 Mar 2009 45,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both o/s/r tyres low

brake pedal sticking down

centre exhaust bracket loose

front brake pads low

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f wiper poor

rear imbalance on limit

rear number plate dirty and on limit

waring light on dash when brakes on

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,750 miles

rear number plate dirty (on limit)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 37,750 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate dirty (on limit)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 31,485 miles

advisory items from initial test still apply

rear service brakes sharp in operation - maybe load valve requires adjusting

Fail 26 Apr 2007 31,483 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre outer close to limit

o/s/r tyre outer on limit

Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,378 miles

see advise sheet 910668116136

Fail 28 Apr 2006 27,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear tyre treads in poor condition

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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GK02 OJO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GK02 OJO, 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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GK02 OJO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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