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SF04 ETR

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

193,969 mi
Last recorded193,969 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 ETR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 193,969 miles

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

rear lens,s damaged

some rear brake performance imbalance, further adjustment or bedding in may be required

some rust in cab

Fail 31 Jan 2018 199,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear lens,s damaged

some rust in cab

Pass 25 Aug 2016 185,415 miles

rear lens,s damaged. suspect rear brake shoes worn . wear in spring shackle bushes.

some rust in underbody. some rear brake imbalance.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 185,399 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear lens,s damaged. suspect rear brake shoes worn . wear in spring shackle bushes.

some rust in underbody. some rear brake imbalance.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 180,774 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 180,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 165,087 miles

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

o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

Fail 6 Aug 2014 165,087 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2013 160,813 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 156,208 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 153,304 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 145,299 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 145,299 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) does not face the rear (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 129,258 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2008 124,285 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 124,285 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 113,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 113,726 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 113,698 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

water leak poss radiator

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 ETR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ETR, 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 ETR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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