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SF03 GKL

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,730 mi
Last recorded212,730 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 GKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 212,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2014 212,723 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 198,386 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 179,277 miles

offside & nearside side capes not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2010 160,841 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 160,775 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2009 148,530 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 125,967 miles

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake inbalance but below requirements

Pass 5 Jun 2008 125,967 miles

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake inbalance but below requirements

Pass 12 Jun 2007 103,033 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 103,033 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,152 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

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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SF03 GKL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF03 GKL, 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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SF03 GKL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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