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MV04 KWB

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

173,034 mi
Last recorded173,034 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 KWB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 173,034 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 164,180 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 154,929 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 148,126 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 148,109 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 136,122 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Oct 2020 124,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 107,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 104,776 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 103,997 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,489 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 103,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 29 May 2015 98,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,465 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 90,190 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 80,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,524 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 72,344 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 63,000 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 62,932 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,154 miles

n.s.f anti roll bar u bush slight play

slight play o.s.r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,011 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,550 miles

slight uneven brake application on rear

Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,609 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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MV04 KWB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MV04 KWB, 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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MV04 KWB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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