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SF04 EKA

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,177 mi
Last recorded146,177 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 EKA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 146,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body, floor, chassis rails and various other components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 144,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear outer (5.2.3 (e))

both king pins have slight play

tipper body corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 141,473 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre under inflated

Offside Rear Tyre under Inflated

Fail 29 Nov 2018 141,471 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim tyre flat (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged not holding (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged not locking (7.1.2 (d))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre under inflated

Offside Rear Tyre under Inflated

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 140,498 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 137,730 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf/osf kingpins have slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2014 131,092 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in king pin

Fail 4 Nov 2014 132,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 115,795 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 115,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 111,351 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 104,372 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 104,372 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 101,927 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 101,927 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 95,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,354 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 70,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 EKA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKA, 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 EKA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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