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RX03 HZR

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

Blue Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,161 mi
Last recorded168,161 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 HZR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 168,161 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 154,777 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 154,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 139,643 miles

freeplay in steering

nearside and offside rear inner tyres wearing near limit and flat

offside front wheel bearing noisy - suggest replace

offside rear lamplense damaged

play in nearside and offside kingpins

Pass 3 Feb 2010 124,098 miles

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre pressure appears low

nearside headlamp condensated - pattern not affected

offside rear lamp lense damaged

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2010 123,974 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre pressure appears low

nearside headlamp condensated - pattern not affected

offside rear lamp lense damaged

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 105,067 miles

Oil leak

both rear lamp lenses damaged

inbalance and fluctuation on rear brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Jan 2009 105,067 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

both rear lamp lenses damaged

inbalance and fluctuation on rear brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jan 2008 87,309 miles

n/s/f mud flap brocken

o/s door mirrow damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2008 87,307 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long hand brake travel

n/s/f mud flap brocken

o/s door mirrow damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2007 65,091 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 49,906 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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RX03 HZR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in Blue with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RX03 HZR, 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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RX03 HZR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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