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MD53 VDJ

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,748 mi
Last recorded166,748 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VDJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 166,748 miles

Central Front signs of corrosion to cab

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 160,656 miles

Nearside Rear marker light out

exhaust slight blowing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 136,155 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear lightbar weld broken but still secure

Fail 11 Feb 2015 136,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearsdie rear light mounting bracket weld broke but still secure

Pass 17 Feb 2014 122,915 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 11,382 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,821 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 94,820 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,019 miles

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

handbrake travel just legal

play in hte steering

play in the front o/s wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,201 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 68,173 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,033 miles

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

both front tyre's badly worn on inner and outer edge's.

emissions print out not given due to being so clean.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 43,662 miles

fog tell tale sometimes not working.

nearside front seatbelt buckle stiff.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,921 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 35,792 miles

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

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

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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MD53 VDJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 94,490 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 MD53 VDJ, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MD53 VDJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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