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MW03 GWF

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,080 mi
Last recorded85,080 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,080 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Mudflap slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has worn edgers

Nearside Rear Mudflap slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyers read 2.5 mm

Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,322 miles

Offside Front Slight play in kin pin

Fail 4 Jan 2016 78,322 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Slight play in kin pin

Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,589 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Slight lift in nearside front king pin

Slight sideways play in offside front king pin

Fail 15 Dec 2014 72,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Outer Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight lift in nearside front king pin

Slight sideways play in offside front king pin

Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,611 miles

Nearside mirror slightly loose

Offside front top marker light not working

Fail 23 Dec 2013 66,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside mirror slightly loose

Offside front top marker light not working

Pass 19 Dec 2012 61,796 miles

Both offside rear tyres reading 2.5

Nearside rear tyers reading 3.2 mm

Oil leak

Towbar electric socket hanging loose

Fail 18 Dec 2012 61,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both offside rear tyres reading 2.5

Nearside rear tyers reading 3.2 mm

Oil leak

Towbar electric socket hanging loose

Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,376 miles

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

offside front marker light not working

Fail 3 Jan 2012 55,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside front marker light not working

Pass 26 May 2010 38,234 miles

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 25 May 2010 38,234 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,697 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 32,637 miles

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,576 miles

slight damage to offside and nearside mirrors

Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,718 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside mirror damaged but does not affect rear view

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 GWF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GWF, 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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MW03 GWF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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