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NK53 MGV

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

200,070 mi
Last recorded200,070 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 MGV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 200,070 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 189,161 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 182,654 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 172,808 miles

Clutch pipi exessivley corroded

N/S/R Marker inop

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 172,808 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Clutch pipi exessivley corroded

N/S/R Marker inop

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 168,802 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 168,795 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 166,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 166,746 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 162,208 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 162,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 157,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 157,678 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 155,080 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 149,603 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 128,613 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 128,603 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror has small crack but not effecting vision

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

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 MGV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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