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MX04 VBD

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

322,537 mi
Last recorded322,537 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 VBD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 322,537 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 317,817 miles

Central Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

entire chassis heavily corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2024 309,049 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 1st (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2024 309,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 1st (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2024 309,016 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 1st (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 298,728 miles

Offside Front Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 289,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 287,184 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 266,438 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tail pipe holed

Pass 11 Apr 2019 249,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin slight lift

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

battery box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 242,763 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 237,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 229,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 225,973 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 203,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 203,729 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 183,595 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 183,595 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 164,429 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 147,309 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 129,071 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 111,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,444 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,103 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 67,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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MX04 VBD is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 94,490 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 MX04 VBD, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX04 VBD is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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