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RX54 RGO

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

Maroon Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

255,981 mi
Last recorded255,981 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 RGO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 255,981 miles

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

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

n/s and o /s king pin as play

Pass 28 Nov 2024 247,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 27 Nov 2024 247,006 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively PTO unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 18 Jan 2024 246,998 miles

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

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

lift in o/s and n/s front king pins

Pass 13 Jan 2023 244,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 237,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from bottom hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 222,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe cracked on bend (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 213,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

diesel fuel tank been repaired and stained but not leaking at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2019 200,841 miles

Front Both sides king pins have play

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 192,075 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 184,401 miles

Clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Inside chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 181,528 miles

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

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

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 181,524 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 178,501 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2015 178,501 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2014 173,520 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 172,095 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 159,490 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 149,021 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 127,159 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 95,073 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 72,873 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 53,049 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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RX54 RGO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in Maroon with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 RX54 RGO, 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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RX54 RGO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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