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RK53 FGJ

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,396 mi
Last recorded76,396 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 FGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,396 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,134 miles

O/s/f seat slightly insecure

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Some corrosion on rear leaf springs

Fail 10 Jul 2017 64,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/75/16C (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Free travel in parking brake

N/s/f top marker light not working

O/s headlamp glass broken

O/s/f seat slightly insecure

O/s/r lamp unit for reverse light broken

Some corrosion on rear leaf springs

Stone cuts to all tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,884 miles

Offside headlight lens cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2016 59,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,347 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 57,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 52,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust silncer rear pipe near tail pipe mount corroding

Exhaust tail pipe missing

N/S side lights inop on towbar electrics

N/S/F rear wheel arch damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

WIpers smearing windscreen

Fail 15 Nov 2012 52,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Both Front Body mounts loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust silncer rear pipe near tail pipe mount corroding

Exhaust tail pipe missing

N/S side lights inop on towbar electrics

N/S/F rear wheel arch damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

WIpers smearing windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,513 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,170 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 44,170 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drive belt pereshing

n/s wing mirror cracked, not seriously effecting view to rear

Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,262 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 34,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,031 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 26,031 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 20,514 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 20,514 miles

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

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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RK53 FGJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 RK53 FGJ, 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 RK53 FGJ registered?

RK53 FGJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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