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GN55 CAO

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3889cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

161,066 mi
Last recorded161,066 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 CAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,889cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 161,066 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 153,777 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 145,289 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 136,113 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,899 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2021 118,033 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2021 118,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 107,821 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,761 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 85,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 78,080 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,641 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 65,546 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 57,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 48,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,748 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 32,583 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 19,283 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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GN55 CAO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,889cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN55 CAO registered?

GN55 CAO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is GN55 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 CAO shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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