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GS55 AGS

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

Silver Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,705 mi
Last recorded143,705 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS55 AGS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 143,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tail light held on with cable ties

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front slight lift in o/s/f king pin

Tipper body chassis showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pads warning light on but has been disconcerted from rear brake pads

rear exhaust tail pipe missing but no exhaust gasses entering the cab

Pass 9 Feb 2018 134,677 miles

Oil leak tipper ram ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 134,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak tipper ram ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 125,121 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 125,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 114,054 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 114,054 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both saddle rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 102,178 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 102,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,046 miles

n/s/r outer tyre near limit

Fail 28 Jan 2014 89,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r outer tyre near limit

Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,117 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front kingpin/thrust washer has heavy wear

Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,917 miles

freeplay n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,118 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jan 2010 48,013 miles

freeplay n/s/f wheel bearing

freeplay n/s/f king pin

Fail 30 Dec 2009 47,932 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

freeplay n/s/f king pin

freeplay n/s/f wheel bearing

o/s/r inner tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,451 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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GS55 AGS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in Silver with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GS55 AGS, 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 GS55 AGS registered?

GS55 AGS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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