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RX04 ZRU

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,970 mi
Last recorded147,970 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 ZRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2021 147,970 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid load sensing valve leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation rear brake application uneven (1.2.1 (d))

Steering component deformed track bar damaged (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible rear spring front eye broken (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear tipper pins worn and loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery cables (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body fixing bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side light lens damaged

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 144,253 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 144,210 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 141,274 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front all lenses damaged

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced o/s/r and n/s/r same brightness as position lamps (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 141,259 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam excess play (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front all lenses damaged

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced o/s/r and n/s/r same brightness as position lamps (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 137,591 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 137,569 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 137,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Inner centre seat belt missing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 128,295 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp cracked

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

wipers only just clearing the screen

Pass 8 Jun 2015 116,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front registration plate cracked

offside headlamp cracked

wipers only just clear the screen

Pass 12 Jun 2014 106,956 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,356 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 96,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 71,688 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 64,133 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 64,123 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 52,780 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 42,054 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 41,905 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 30,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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RX04 ZRU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 RX04 ZRU, 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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RX04 ZRU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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