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RK03 EGU

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,162 mi
Last recorded171,162 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 EGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 171,162 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 168,410 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside under cab has previous repairs covered in underseal

underside has surface rust in places

Pass 12 Apr 2018 166,822 miles

both front inner wings repaired and have thick underseal

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r outer tyre on limit

Fail 12 Apr 2018 166,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front inner wings repaired and have thick underseal

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r outer tyre on limit

Pass 30 Jan 2017 163,414 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyres inner and outer close limit

o/s/f arch has corrosion

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2016 158,050 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wing mirrors have slight damage

o/s/r tyres both on limit

slight corrosion under cab

Pass 28 Oct 2014 144,570 miles

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

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

Indicators flashing fast

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 135,534 miles

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

Indicators flashing fast

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 131,241 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 126,339 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 122,988 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 114,049 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 114,030 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 104,841 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 96,848 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 90,319 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 90,319 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 70,862 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 70,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear 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.C.1d)

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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RK03 EGU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RK03 EGU, 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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RK03 EGU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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