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MX54 DFN

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

370,280 mi
Last recorded370,280 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 DFN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 370,280 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2018 370,263 miles

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition PART OF EXHAUST SYSTEM MISSING (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working SIDE REPETER (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE TO LIMITER VALVE+PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake performance not tested REAR BRAKES BINDING (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL INDICATERS (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2017 367,618 miles

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Oil leak ()

centre brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2017 367,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted new lamp fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working connection (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

centre brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2016 361,361 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 361,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 349,910 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 349,889 miles

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

Centre Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 335,000 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 335,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 321,189 miles

nearside number plate lens missing

Fail 13 Sep 2012 321,164 miles

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

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

nearside number plate lens missing

Fail 29 Aug 2012 321,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside number plate lens missing

nearside side marker lamp insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2011 293,137 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front bumper loose

nearside number plate lamp damaged

offside rear side light one bulb out

Pass 31 Aug 2011 293,137 miles

nearside front bumper loose

nearside number plate lamp damaged

offside rear side light one bulb out

Pass 11 Aug 2010 268,258 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

nearside front king pin thrust bearing deteriorated

nearside rear number plate light damaged

radiator stay bolt missing

Fail 6 Aug 2010 268,234 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nearside front king pin thrust bearing deteriorated

nearside rear number plate light damaged

offside rear mudgruard damaged

radiator stay bolt missing

wiper blades split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 231,360 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 231,346 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 205,734 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 205,716 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)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

slight oil leak from sump plug

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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MX54 DFN is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 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 MX54 DFN, 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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MX54 DFN is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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