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HX54 RXG

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,718 mi
Last recorded114,718 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 RXG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 114,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 112,733 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2023 109,843 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 109,843 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 107,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 105,378 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 102,010 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear lense cracked

Fail 28 May 2019 102,010 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear lense cracked

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 95,303 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,583 miles

Offside fuel tank strap missing but tank is still secure at the time of test.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 90,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,917 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,129 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 76,129 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,858 miles

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)

offside front tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,027 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,343 miles

front brakes have 16% imbalance

nearside and offside rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,217 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,606 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,073 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Jan 2008 25,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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HX54 RXG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HX54 RXG, 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 HX54 RXG registered?

HX54 RXG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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