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SF04 ELU

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

67,493 mi
Last recorded67,493 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 ELU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 67,493 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 67,468 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel leak from engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,696 miles

Nearside Front upper cab light lense missing

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

different tail lights fitted to n/s and o/s

exhaust modified

general corrosion to chassis and underside

Fail 23 Feb 2021 66,696 miles

Nearside Front upper cab light lense missing

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

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

different tail lights fitted to n/s and o/s

exhaust modified

general corrosion to chassis and underside

Pass 4 May 2019 65,568 miles

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

chassis corroded but not holed

exhaust noisy

front number plate secured by cable ties

Pass 31 May 2018 65,102 miles

2 different tail lamps ftted

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

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

exhaust shortened

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2018 65,102 miles

2 different tail lamps ftted

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust shortened

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2018 65,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer missing (7.1.4)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2017 64,259 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 62,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 62,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2015 59,404 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,930 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 54,859 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 49,731 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,731 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 49,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside flasher fixed with tape

Fail 5 Jun 2010 49,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

nearside flasher fixed with tape

Pass 9 May 2009 48,761 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,520 miles

N/S tail lamp lens cracked

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 34,520 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

N/S tail lamp lens cracked

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 30,259 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 30,259 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 ELU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 ELU, 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 ELU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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