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RX54 RSV

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,275 mi
Last recorded142,275 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 RSV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 142,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 141,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 141,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 141,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All shocker bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 141,008 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 140,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 140,543 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 138,399 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 138,373 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage below tail board (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear BOTH (1.1.C.1f)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS (5.2.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front CAB FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 3 Nov 2015 135,367 miles

Nearside Rear brakes efficiency slightly low

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing king pin (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear drum back plate slightly damp

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 124,091 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 109,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,318 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 88,103 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 88,100 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,645 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 77,641 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,478 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 53,009 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 RSV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RSV, 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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What year was RX54 RSV registered?

RX54 RSV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is RX54 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 RSV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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