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SF04 EJA

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,008 mi
Last recorded101,008 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 EJA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 101,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at lsv (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all brake hose ferruls starting to corrode

body and under body heavily corroded

chassis showing sines of corrosion

exhaust heavily corroded

parking brake effort just met limit / almost non full travel

tipping body showing sines of corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2018 101,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at lsv (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating top marker lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake hose ferruls starting to corrode

body and under body heavily corroded

chassis showing sines of corrosion

exhaust heavily corroded

parking brake effort just met limit / almost non full travel

tipping body showing sines of corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2016 99,810 miles

heavily corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2016 99,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

heavily corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,966 miles

exhaust corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2015 95,966 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 85,398 miles

4x rear tyres worn close to legal limit

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

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 29 May 2013 75,099 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 75,098 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,385 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 67,830 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,169 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,015 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 54,015 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,301 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 50,301 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,915 miles

body dropsides+tailgate poor condition

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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SF04 EJA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SF04 EJA, 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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SF04 EJA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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