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GN55 BYW

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,771 mi
Last recorded157,771 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 BYW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 157,771 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 157,734 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 145,775 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 145,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 133,954 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 123,650 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 37,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,971 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 84,742 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 84,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 76,666 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,666 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 76,666 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 BYW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GN55 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

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

Is GN55 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 BYW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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