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MX03 WPF

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

147,528 mi
Last recorded147,528 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 WPF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 147,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Showing white light to the rear. (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Battery tray corroded.

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Wing mirror (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror glass damaged.

Nearside Handbrake cable mounting defective.

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side marker lamps not working.

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Wing mirror (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side marker lamps not working.

Pass 4 May 2019 136,854 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 146,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under drivers seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 125,371 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 125,371 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,542 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 110,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,398 miles

Battery tray has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2016 98,398 miles

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

Battery tray has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,169 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 90,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,210 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 86,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,321 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 81,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 76,860 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 76,680 miles

Centre Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,448 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,510 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 56,510 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,682 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,450 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,152 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 31,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MX03 WPF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MX03 WPF, 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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MX03 WPF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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