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HX04 JJY

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

Silver Diesel 3889cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,289 mi
Last recorded106,289 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 JJY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,889cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 106,289 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 106,289 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Battery carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 102,893 miles

Nearside battery tray corroded bottom

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 100,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 100,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected very tight to steer (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,770 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,870 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 89,859 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mountings 2 sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,754 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 82,742 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit mounting bar loose

Pass 14 Oct 2019 76,942 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,819 miles

Nearside Front step broken

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 76,808 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front step broken

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 74,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

front brake binding 2 sides (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,955 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 68,939 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,434 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,271 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 45,249 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,784 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 38,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,362 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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HX04 JJY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in Silver with a 3,889cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 94,490 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 HX04 JJY, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HX04 JJY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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