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SF03 GYA

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,279 mi
Last recorded76,279 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 76,279 miles

all welding is covered in underseal

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 31 Aug 2022 76,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

all welding is covered in underseal

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Aug 2021 75,429 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 75,421 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 71,609 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 67,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,677 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 65,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,655 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,885 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 62,143 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,917 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 47,917 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,596 miles

Oil leak

nearside front mirror cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,804 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 24,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,133 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,623 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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SF03 GYA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SF03 GYA, 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 SF03 GYA registered?

SF03 GYA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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