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KX51 FFW

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,732 mi
Last recorded198,732 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 FFW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 198,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s + o/s splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (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 Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 bulb out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 194,377 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 194,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rear section (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outter shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2016 186,552 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s&o\s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 186,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering retaining device missing drag link end (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s&o\s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 178,297 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 178,120 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 165,756 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 165,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 152,554 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 152,532 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 141,196 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 141,184 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 127,437 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 127,436 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 106,902 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 106,902 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,642 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 83,051 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 83,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 52,775 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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KX51 FFW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 88,727 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 KX51 FFW, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX51 FFW registered?

KX51 FFW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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