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SF04 EMX

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,443 mi
Last recorded53,443 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,443 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 5,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 50,707 miles

Clutch pipe badly corroded

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 50,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Central flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Central flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure Tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Clutch pipe corroded

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,565 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,732 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Above spring eye on rear of spring! (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Above spring eye on rear of spring! (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 45,732 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inside edge! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Above spring eye on rear of spring! (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Above spring eye on rear of spring! (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,998 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 42,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre flat

Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,015 miles

Centre Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front chassis corroded n/s and o/s

play in both front king pins n/s and o/s top and bottom

Fail 6 Jan 2015 39,013 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front chassis corroded n/s and o/s

play in both front king pins n/s and o/s top and bottom

Pass 20 May 2013 35,225 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 35,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,321 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 30,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 19,299 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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SF04 EMX 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 58.8%.

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 EMX, 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 EMX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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