MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Damp around fuel tank
Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective Worn perished and cracked ()
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Damp around fuel tank
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective Worn perished and cracked ()
Fuel tank insecure front strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment long travel (1.1.6 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
spare tyre flat
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
passengers rear inner tyre getting low
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to detect smoke or revs but visual ok
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
oil leak from oil filter
unable to detect smoke blip due to revs but visual ok
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PM53 PJS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in Yellow with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 PM53 PJS, 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 PM53 PJS registered?
PM53 PJS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 23 December 2003.
Is PM53 PJS safe to buy?
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