MOT Status
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257,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
All suspension bump stops missing
Front King pins need greasing nearside and offside
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Slight stop lamp earthing fault
Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
All suspension bump stops missing
Front King pins need greasing nearside and offside
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Slight stop lamp earthing fault
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working body (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
EML light on
Offside Front play in king pin
Offside Front play in king pin
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position/hazards (1.1.A.3f)
fog switch sticky
oil light on
rear registration in poor condition
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
EML light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front play in king pin
Offside Front play in king pin
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position/hazards (1.1.A.3f)
fog switch sticky
oil light on
rear registration in poor condition
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear inner tyres worn low
nearside front anti roll bar bushes have wear
offside front fog lamp not working
offside front tyre worn and has a slight bulge on inner sidewall
park travel is long
play in top steering column
rear registration plate damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
nearside front anti roll bar bush has wear and play
nearside marker light not working
offside front and both inner rear tyres worn low
offside front fog lamp not working
park travel is long
play in steering column
play in top steering column bush
rear registration plate damaged
offside fornt fog light is inoperative
parking brake lever has long travel
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside fornt fog light is inoperative
parking brake lever has long travel
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
exhaust system is corroded and in poor condition
front brake pads are worn low
o/s/r anti roll bar d bush is split but has no play
park travel is long
slight play in steering system
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
exhaust system is corroded and in poor condition
front brake pads are worn low
o/s/r anti roll bar d bush is split but has no play
slight play in steering system
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RX53 PMV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 RX53 PMV, 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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RX53 PMV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 October 2003.
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