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HX55 FEF

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

220,831 mi
Last recorded220,831 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 FEF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 220,831 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 219,665 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 209,536 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 200,291 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 191,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 184,922 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 172,212 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 162,020 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 153,448 miles

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

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

Nearside suspension joint has slight movement

Fail 19 Apr 2017 153,177 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside suspension joint has slight movement

Pass 25 Apr 2016 145,687 miles

Nearside mirror is slightly damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2016 145,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside mirror is slightly damaged

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 135,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 135,463 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 122,616 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 112,070 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 104,834 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle unladen at time of mot testing.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 98,567 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 91,999 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 91,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 78,495 miles

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

drivers mirror crack

Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,629 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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HX55 FEF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HX55 FEF, 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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HX55 FEF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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