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NK53 OOD

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

Black Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,698 mi
Last recorded159,698 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 OOD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 159,698 miles

brake warning lamp on dash

exhaust tail pipe missing

rear side marker lamps insecure

rear tyres worn low 2mm

Fail 9 Sep 2011 159,698 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

brake warning lamp on dash

exhaust tail pipe missing

rear side marker lamps insecure

rear tyres worn low 2mm

Pass 9 Sep 2010 154,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 154,034 miles

Centre Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 145,899 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

additional sidemarker lamp on the nearside rear has a missing lense cover and inoperative

nearside rear,outer tyre under inflated

Fail 9 Oct 2009 145,899 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

additional sidemarker lamp on the nearside rear has a missing lense cover and inoperative

Pass 15 Oct 2008 141,555 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both head lamps just in tolerance band for hight

Fail 15 Oct 2008 141,555 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

both head lamps just in tolerance band for hight

Pass 1 Dec 2006 106,576 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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NK53 OOD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in Black with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OOD, 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 OOD registered?

NK53 OOD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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