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MW03 GVK

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,855 mi
Last recorded144,855 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 GVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 144,855 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 144,855 miles

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

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

nearside rear tail lamp upper bulb not working

offside front top marker lamp not working

Pass 12 Nov 2008 130,173 miles

n/s & o/s/f box bolts loose

Fail 12 Nov 2008 130,166 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s & o/s/f box bolts loose

Pass 16 Jan 2008 114,947 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 114,905 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 92,855 miles

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

pad warning light on

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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MW03 GVK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MW03 GVK, 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 MW03 GVK registered?

MW03 GVK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for MW03 GVK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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