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KE53 VBJ

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,440 mi
Last recorded169,440 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 169,440 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 156,916 miles

play in front king pins

windscreen cracked outside of drivers view

Pass 1 Dec 2014 144,244 miles

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

play in both king pins

windscreen damaged out side of zones

Pass 29 Nov 2013 130,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 130,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 118,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 107,142 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 97,406 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,831 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 72,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 58,992 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Nov 2006 45,023 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 VBJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VBJ, 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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KE53 VBJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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