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GN05 HJV

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,222 mi
Last recorded128,222 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 HJV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 128,222 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 121,721 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Believed to have tapered front wheel bearings, with similar amounts of play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 121,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Believed to have tapered front wheel bearings, with similar amounts of play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 117,041 miles

Nearside front kingpin slight lift

Pass 7 Aug 2020 111,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 111,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 105,426 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 98,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section just acceptable (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,695 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,726 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 77,726 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,067 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 69,067 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,179 miles

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

offside washer jet weak just acceptable at time of inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2012 52,331 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 52,331 miles

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

BATTERY INSECURE

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

O/S/F WHEEL ARCH MISSING/BROKEN

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,340 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 45,340 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,693 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,420 miles

front screen has chips

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2008 21,637 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 21,637 miles

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

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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GN05 HJV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GN05 HJV, 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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What year was GN05 HJV registered?

GN05 HJV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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