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PX53 CWG

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,397 mi
Last recorded85,397 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 CWG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 85,397 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 80,402 miles

Nearside Front axle kingpin has slight play

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

Offside Front axle kingpin slight play

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 80,385 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front axle kingpin slight play

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 145,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Inner under body slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2019 141,380 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 138,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 51,979 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,108 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,826 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,994 miles

Nearside 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)

no marker lights at time of test

o/s king pin broken shim

Fail 14 Aug 2014 39,994 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside 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)

no marker lights at time of test

o/s king pin broken shim

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,598 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside front bump stop missing

Fail 16 Sep 2013 37,598 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside front bump stop missing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,015 miles

N/S/R TAIL LAMP HAS 1 OF 2 BULBS OUT

O/S/F BRASKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

REAR BRAKES GRABBING SLIGHTLY

Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,095 miles

DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEELS LOCK TO LOCK BY HAND, SUSPECT KING PINS SIEZED

HANDBRAKE CLOSE TO MAXIMUM TRAVEL

HANDBRAKE PIVOT PARTIALY SIEZED

Fail 23 Aug 2011 33,095 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEELS LOCK TO LOCK BY HAND, SUSPECT KING PINS SIEZED

HANDBRAKE CLOSE TO MAXIMUM TRAVEL

HANDBRAKE PIVOT PARTIALY SIEZED

Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,646 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 30,640 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front brake disc badley corroded

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jul 2009 28,211 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,211 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,898 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,847 miles

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

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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PX53 CWG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,598 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PX53 CWG, 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 PX53 CWG registered?

PX53 CWG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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