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MX54 VWM

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3889cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,342 mi
Last recorded170,342 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 VWM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,889cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 170,342 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

handbrake travel

Fail 16 Dec 2022

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

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Dec 2021 168,133 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 168,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 160,684 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 147,071 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 135,186 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 121,216 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,228 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 81,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,275 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 64,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2013 64,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,868 miles

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 56,868 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 41,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,045 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,181 miles

rear exhaust tail corroding

slight oil leak to oil sump

Fail 12 Apr 2010 34,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust tail corroding

slight oil leak to oil sump

Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,968 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,241 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 23,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VWM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,889cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VWM, 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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What year was MX54 VWM registered?

MX54 VWM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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