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HY59 USJ

2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,504 mi
Last recorded155,504 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter83,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 USJ
MakeMitsubishi Fuso
ModelCanter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 155,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 155,217 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 144,105 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 143,970 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex pipe broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank leaking diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front cab lock indicates a fault

Pass 1 Jul 2023 131,531 miles

N/S tail lamp cover damaged

N/S/F outer lamp cover damaged

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2022 122,884 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 122,875 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 109,939 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

rear bed floor corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 103,856 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface temp repair (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 103,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface temp repair (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,434 miles

excessive corrosion to the front flexy exhaust and its fixings

Fail 12 Feb 2018 100,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

excessive corrosion to the front flexy exhaust and its fixings

Pass 23 Sep 2016 94,187 miles

Exhaust system corroded/ flexi pipe deteriorated/ fixings corroded

auxillary belts deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2016 94,180 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded/ flexi pipe deteriorated/ fixings corroded

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

auxillary belts deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 82,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,212 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 76,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 56,919 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Based on 27,797 MOT tests across 3,395 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
7,822
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
position lamp(s) not working 403
Registration plate lamp not working 350
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 272
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 253
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HY59 USJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 83,013 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 Fuso Canter fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 587 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY59 USJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY59 USJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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