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PM53 PJS

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

Yellow Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,571 mi
Last recorded163,571 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM53 PJS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 163,571 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 156,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 156,912 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 152,098 miles

Damp around fuel tank

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Worn perished and cracked ()

Fail 21 Feb 2020 152,094 miles

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 ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 127,524 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 147,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 143,124 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 138,121 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 138,121 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 133,778 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 129,026 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 129,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 123,046 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 123,045 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 117,763 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 117,755 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 111,133 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 111,132 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 97,271 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 83,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 68,939 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,520 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 28,609 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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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.

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