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OF02 TOW

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3889cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,895 mi
Last recorded97,895 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOF02 TOW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,889cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,895 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 97,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 96,555 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 95,938 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 94,814 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 94,811 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 93,640 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 90,919 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 87,129 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 85,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 84,213 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 84,186 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 May 2011 78,828 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall small splits

Fail 27 Apr 2011 78,487 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall small splits

Pass 30 Apr 2010 109,258 miles

PTO control from ram insecure

all exhaust system badly deteriorated (borderline)

both rear shocker bushes worn

front brake pads wearing thin

long parking brake travel

n/s/f anti-roll bar mounting bush slight play

play o/s/f suspension king pin

repair to rear section of exhaust

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Apr 2009 226,912 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 211,009 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 211,009 miles

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

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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OF02 TOW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,889cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 94,490 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 OF02 TOW, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OF02 TOW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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