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RK53 JNL

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,450 mi
Last recorded185,450 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 JNL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 185,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 180,839 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 169,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play play in n/s/ king pin play greased out (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 May 2017 169,900 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play play in n/s/ king pin play greased out (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 162,986 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 162,804 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing around seat mounts (5.2.6)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin rusted and siezed (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear cover missing (1.1.C.1f)

Statutory seat belt missing inexcessable front and rear (5.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 154,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

cut in offside rear outer tyre tread no cords showing at time of test

Fail 24 Nov 2014 154,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Spare tyre defective

cut in offside rear outer tyre tread no cords showing at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2013 143,918 miles

damage at nearside repeater indicator

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front brake pads wearing close to limit

nearside track rod end gaitor perished

screen damage at nearside

Fail 11 Nov 2013 143,830 miles

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

damage at nearside repeater indicator

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front brake pads wearing close to limit

nearside track rod end gaitor perished

screen damage at nearside

Pass 13 Aug 2012 135,434 miles

all rear tyres wearing low

wear at offside track rod end

Pass 1 Aug 2011 127,158 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside rear inner tyre wearing close to limit

offside rear inner tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2010 110,146 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 108,265 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

center bearing play

o/s/r halfshaft two snapped bolts in rear axle

Pass 13 Sep 2008 90,352 miles

ADVISE; long parking brake travel / both door mirror glass broken.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 68,984 miles

ADVISE; drivers door mirror glass broken.

Nearside 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)

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 JNL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 94,490 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 RK53 JNL, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RK53 JNL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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