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KO53 DFU

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,587 mi
Last recorded181,587 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 DFU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 181,587 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 181,587 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 164,890 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 164,890 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 141,693 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 117,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 117,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,611 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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KO53 DFU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KO53 DFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KO53 DFU registered?

KO53 DFU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is KO53 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO53 DFU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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