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NL52 ZGX

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,300 mi
Last recorded184,300 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 ZGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 184,300 miles

Front Welding repairs covered in underseal (inner archs)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 184,300 miles

Front Welding repairs covered in underseal (inner archs)

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 175,357 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 175,333 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside front flex (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 162,485 miles

Body cab slight corrosion

Brake pipes covered in under seal

Near side rear mud flap loose

Slight play in steering system

Tipper frame has some corrosion

Under body corrosion

Fail 25 May 2017 162,485 miles

Body cab slight corrosion

Brake pipes covered in under seal

Near side rear mud flap loose

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

Slight play in steering system

Tipper frame has some corrosion

Under body corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2016 151,720 miles

under body corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 143,590 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 143,590 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 133,015 miles

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 121,766 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2012 111,098 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 100,202 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 90,902 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 90,902 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 82,152 miles

battery insecure

middle exhaust corroded / small holes in pipe

Fail 11 Nov 2008 82,152 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

middle exhaust corroded / small holes in pipe

Pass 2 Nov 2007 65,829 miles

n/s/f side light lens domaged

Fail 30 Oct 2007 65,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f side light lens domaged

Pass 4 Nov 2006 53,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 40,085 miles

Nearside Inner 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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NL52 ZGX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,999 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 NL52 ZGX, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL52 ZGX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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