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RX53 ZWZ

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,998 mi
Last recorded91,998 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,998 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 84,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (marked with chalk) (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 89,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front windscreen wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front windscreen wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 1 Feb 2014 86,721 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 84,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,526 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,008 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 76,004 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 76,003 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,625 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,527 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,053 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 55,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,070 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 ZWZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

RX53 ZWZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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