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RY52 FHS

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,387 mi
Last recorded78,387 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 FHS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 78,387 miles

Nearside Front kingpin has play

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor not within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Dec 2022 78,387 miles

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

Nearside Front kingpin has play

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor not within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Dec 2021 75,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Dec 2020 72,701 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor not within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Dec 2020 72,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor not within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Dec 2019 69,641 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear seat removed

slight play in front king pins

Fail 20 Dec 2019 69,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear seat removed

slight play in front king pins

Pass 20 Dec 2018 66,184 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 66,184 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,019 miles

Flat bed heavily corroded

Offside Rear Seat removed from vehicle prior to test

Fail 19 Dec 2017 63,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Flat bed (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Flat bed (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Flat bed heavily corroded

Offside Rear Seat removed from vehicle prior to test

Pass 20 Dec 2016 59,616 miles

o/s/r seat removed

Fail 19 Dec 2016 59,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake application uneven slow to react (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r seat removed

Pass 23 Dec 2015 54,635 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 54,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,218 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 15 Dec 2014 50,211 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2013 45,062 miles

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

emissions clean

Fail 20 Dec 2013 45,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

emissions clean

Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,809 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 36,806 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,220 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,072 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,510 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 23,560 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,784 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 13,892 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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RY52 FHS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,999 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 RY52 FHS, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RY52 FHS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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