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NK03 BZE

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,657 mi
Last recorded129,657 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 BZE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 129,657 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 129,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort 54% (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 87% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2017 126,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

play nsf king pin

Fail 4 Jan 2017 125,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

play nsf king pin

Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,762 miles

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

play in prop shaft centre bearing

Fail 11 Jan 2016 117,576 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

play in prop shaft centre bearing

Fail 13 Jan 2015 110,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 110,983 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 106,383 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 102,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 97,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 97,854 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 91,799 miles

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

exhaust not standard fitting

front no plate damaged

nsf mirror damaged not affecting rear view

nsf reflectors damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2011 91,770 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

exhaust not standard fitting

front no plate damaged

nsf mirror damaged not affecting rear view

nsf reflectors damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2010 86,294 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 86,251 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 81,563 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 73,979 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 59,520 miles

some body bolts missing but body secure!

Pass 4 Feb 2006 41,984 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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NK03 BZE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NK03 BZE, 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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NK03 BZE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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