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MW52 XAR

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,536 mi
Last recorded132,536 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 XAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 132,536 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 131,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 129,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 128,310 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 128,309 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 125,432 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front brake plates poor condition

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front shock absorber top covers poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2021 125,404 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam excessively worn (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam excessively worn (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 122,372 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 122,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 116,521 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads not worn to sensors

Front shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 116,514 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pad warning light on but pads not worn to sensors

Front shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,314 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,912 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 109,945 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,176 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 106,293 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 104,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat fabric ripped and foam missing

front brakes need attention shortly

Pass 4 Feb 2012 90,995 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Feb 2011 75,918 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 62,372 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,879 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 42,752 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 32,590 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 23,466 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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MW52 XAR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MW52 XAR, 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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MW52 XAR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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