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NK53 GHO

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,512 mi
Last recorded146,512 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 GHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 146,512 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 146,505 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 131,389 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 115,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 11,592 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 106,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 97,483 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 95,115 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 95,104 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 67,752 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 67,750 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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NK53 GHO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NK53 GHO, 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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What year was NK53 GHO registered?

NK53 GHO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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