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GN55 BYV

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

Green Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,774 mi
Last recorded116,774 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 BYV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 116,774 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 112,878 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 108,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 107,567 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 107,539 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 105,197 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 100,312 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 94,335 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 88,819 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 82,650 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,757 miles

Nearside Rear head lamp glass chiped

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2015 70,661 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,016 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,558 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,239 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 Oct 2011 46,191 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,611 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 31,168 miles

NS drop side has two hinges missing

OS drop side has one hinge missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,168 miles

NS drop side has two hinges missing

OS drop side has one hinge missing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,429 miles

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

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

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

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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GN55 BYV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in Green with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GN55 BYV, 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 GN55 BYV registered?

GN55 BYV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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