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PF51 MXO

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3908cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,807 mi
Last recorded137,807 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 MXO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,908cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 137,807 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 137,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 136,134 miles

Age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test

Battery tray corroded and weekend but still operational

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 136,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test

Battery tray corroded and weekend but still operational

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 135,077 miles

Age related underbody corrosion

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 133,582 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 129,795 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 128,742 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 126,379 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 126,374 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under arch x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 123,611 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 120,463 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 117,916 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 117,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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PF51 MXO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,908cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PF51 MXO, 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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What year was PF51 MXO registered?

PF51 MXO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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