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KE05 LDU

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,942 mi
Last recorded78,942 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 LDU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 78,942 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 75,001 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 72,412 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 72,328 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,821 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 66,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too load level value (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 65,879 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 65,879 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,738 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 63,738 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 61,672 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 57,537 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 57,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,241 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 56,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,761 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,823 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,733 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 44,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 40,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,356 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 34,356 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,123 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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KE05 LDU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE05 LDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE05 LDU registered?

KE05 LDU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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