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KE53 VAF

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

Silver Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

191,071 mi
Last recorded191,071 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 191,071 miles

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

Front lateral bar corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2023 189,393 miles

front lateral bar corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2023 189,393 miles

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

front lateral bar corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 188,230 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 185,613 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre seatbelt removed

Fail 22 Oct 2021 185,608 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 180,223 miles

o/s wheel arch holed by corrosion under driver`s seat

Fail 2 Nov 2020 180,223 miles

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

o/s wheel arch holed by corrosion under driver`s seat

Pass 31 Oct 2019 174,628 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 168,050 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 160,118 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 152,559 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 147,434 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 147,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 123,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 103,005 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 85,069 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,468 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,098 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,615 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,435 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,334 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,170 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 33,166 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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 VAF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in Silver with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

KE53 VAF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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