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KE53 SVJ

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

335,702 mi
Last recorded335,702 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 SVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 335,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 335,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 335,608 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear outer tyre nearly flat

Pass 25 Oct 2016 334,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,097 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 285,060 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 261,053 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 237,607 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 212,123 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

windscreen has damage below dash level

Pass 5 Oct 2010 185,351 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 159,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 138,731 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 117,209 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 91,739 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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KE53 SVJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,598 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 KE53 SVJ, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KE53 SVJ registered?

KE53 SVJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is KE53 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 SVJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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