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MX54 HMY

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,161 mi
Last recorded153,161 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 HMY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 153,161 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 150,175 miles

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

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 150,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 147,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 141,156 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 141,156 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 137,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 133,932 miles

corrosion to n/s/r body mtg

Pass 6 Dec 2019 130,396 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play fixed end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement round bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement round bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 127,025 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 119,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 110,787 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 110,736 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 102,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 95,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2013 86,616 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 79,384 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,447 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 70,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,277 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 49,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,714 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,761 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,271 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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MX54 HMY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MX54 HMY, 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 HMY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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