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RX53 PFN

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,764 mi
Last recorded45,764 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 PFN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 45,764 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Flat bed floor corroded both sides

Fail 22 Jan 2025 45,761 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Flat bed floor corroded both sides

Pass 14 Dec 2023 45,335 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/ NSR OUTER / OSR OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 45,335 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/ NSR OUTER / OSR OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 44,689 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 44,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 43,277 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 43,274 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 40,274 miles

Tipper bed very rusty

o/s/f washer jet part blocked

Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,140 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 38,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 36,863 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 35,947 miles

All tyres low tread

Pass 26 Nov 2014 34,785 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,241 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,895 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,590 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,131 miles

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)

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

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,028 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,615 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,633 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,273 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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RX53 PFN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RX53 PFN, 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 RX53 PFN registered?

RX53 PFN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RX53 PFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 PFN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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