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MV53 CXG

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

Red Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,682 mi
Last recorded207,682 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 CXG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 207,682 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2016 204,124 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 199,200 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 199,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 188,039 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 176,117 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 161,250 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 147,620 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 147,620 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 142,810 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 129,750 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 114,999 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 114,984 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 91,528 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 67,205 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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MV53 CXG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in Red with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV53 CXG, 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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What year was MV53 CXG registered?

MV53 CXG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is MV53 CXG safe to buy?

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